In order to intercept Kondo 's force , Halsey , who was low on undamaged ships , detached two battleships , and , and four destroyers from the `` Enterprise '' task force .
In order to attack Kondo 's force , Halsey , who was low on undamaged ships , sent two battleships , `` Washington '' and `` South Dakota '' , and four destroyers from the `` Enterprise '' task force .