1942 ⟶ Battle for Henderson Field Begins
Battle for Henderson Field
Year
1942
1944
🪖 Battle for Henderson Field Begins
Pacific TheaterGuadalcanalHenderson FieldBattleUS MarinesJapanese ArmyAirfieldIsland Hopping
🛡️ Japanese Retreat from Henderson Field, Guadalcanal
The Japanese retreat again from Henderson Field, Guadalcanal.⟶
JapanUSGuadalcanalPacific TheaterBattleMilitarySolomon IslandsRetreat
💣 Japanese Bomb Henderson Field
Heavy bombardment of Henderson Field, Guadalcanal by the Japanese navy.⟶
Guadalcanal CampaignPacific TheaterJapanese NavyHenderson Fieldbombardmentair attackSolomon Islandsairfield
⚔️ Japanese Attacks Continue Near Henderson Field
The Japanese continue their attacks on the Marines west of Henderson Field.⟶
GuadalcanalPacific TheaterMarinesJapanese OffensiveBattleHenderson FieldSolomon Islands
🇯🇵 Battle of the Gifu Begins
Allies clash with Japanese troops in the Battle of the Gifu.⟶
GifuPacific TheaterLand WarJapanese ArmyAllied ForcesNew GuineaBattle
💥 Japanese Attack US Forces on Hill 700, Bougainville
American forces are attacked by Japanese troops on Hill 700 in Bougainville; the battle will last five days.⟶
BougainvillePacific TheaterJapanese ArmyUS MarinesHill 700BattleIsland Hopping