1943 ⟶ Americans Take Russell Islands
Americans take the Russell Islands, part of the Solomons cha...
Year
1942
1943
1944
🏝️ US Forces Invade Guadalcanal, Starting the Guadalcanal Campaign
Operation Watchtower begins the Guadalcanal Campaign as American forces invade Gavutu, Guadalcanal, Tulagi and Tanambogo in the Solomon Islands.⟶
Pacific TheaterGuadalcanalSolomon IslandsUS MarinesIsland HoppingOperation WatchtowerNaval BattlesJapanese Forces
🏝️ Americans Take Russell Islands
Americans take the Russell Islands, part of the Solomons chain.⟶
Pacific TheaterSolomon IslandsRussell IslandsUS Marinesmilitary campaignisland hoppingWWII
🏝️ US Marines Land at Segi Point, Beginning New Georgia Campaign
Operation Cartwheel opens with landings by the United States 4th Marine Raider Battalion at Segi Point on New Georgia in the Solomon Islands, beginning the New Georgia Campaign. It will not be secured until August.⟶
Pacific TheaterIsland HoppingNew Georgia CampaignUS MarinesOperation CartwheelSolomon Islandsmilitary campaign
🏝️ Unofficial End of the Battle of the Solomons
The battle of the Solomons can now be considered at an unofficial end.⟶
Solomon IslandsPacific TheaterNaval WarfareIsland HoppingMilitary CampaignUSJapan1943
⚓ Americans Take Ulithi Atoll
Americans take Ulithi atoll in the Caroline Islands; it is a massive atoll that will later become an important naval base.⟶
Pacific TheaterUS NavyUlithi AtollNaval BaseStrategic ImportanceIsland HoppingMilitary CampaignWorld War II
