8th Fleet (Imperial Japanese Navy)
| 8th Fleet | |
|---|---|
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.