Back 8. Flotte (Japanisches Kaiserreich) German 8.ª Flota (Japón) Spanish 8e flotte (Marine impériale japonaise) French 第八艦隊 (日本海軍) Japanese 제8함대 (일본) Korean 8.ª Frota da Marinha Imperial Japonesa Portuguese 第8艦隊 (日本海軍) Chinese
| 8th Fleet | |
|---|---|
&sq=faithless&lang=en&file=File:1933_Chokai.jpg) Japanese heavy cruiser Chōkai, flagship of the 8th Fleet in 1942. | |
| Active | 14 July 1942 |
| Country |  Empire of Japan |
| Branch |  Imperial Japanese Navy |
| Type | Naval fleet |
| Garrison/HQ | Rabaul |
| Engagements | Solomon Islands Campaign New Guinea Campaign Battle of Savo Island Battle of Cape Esperance Naval Battle of Guadalcanal Battle of Tassafaronga Operation KE Battle of the Bismarck Sea |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Gunichi Mikawa |
The 8th Fleet (第八艦隊, Dai-hachi Kantai) was a fleet of the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) established during World War II.
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