Battle of Guadalcanal

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Battle of Guadalcanal

Battle of Guadalcanal

Alexander A. Vandegrift

Guadalcanal campaign: Tanambogo Island

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Battle of Guadalcanal

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Battle of Guadalcanal: Facts & Related Content

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Date	August 1942 - February 1943
Location	Guadalcanal Island • Solomon Islands
Participants	Japan • United States
Context	Pacific War • World War II

Did You Know?

Communication between the US and Australia was maintained through a base on Guadalcanal.
The Japanese did not possess a realistic path to victory after Guadalcanal.
A particular spot on the island was the site of so much ship sinking that it is called Iron Bottom Sound.

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Battle of Guadalcanal

Battle of Guadalcanal

Alexander A. Vandegrift

Guadalcanal campaign: Tanambogo Island

Solomon Islands

William F. Halsey, Jr.

Battle of Guadalcanal: USS President Jackson

Battle of Guadalcanal

Battle of Guadalcanal: Henderson Field

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