1942 ⟶ Guadalcanal Firmly in Japanese Hands
Guadalcanal is now firmly in the hands of the Japanese.
Year
1942
1943
🇯🇵 Guadalcanal Firmly in Japanese Hands
Guadalcanal is now firmly in the hands of the Japanese.⟶
Pacific TheaterGuadalcanal CampaignJapanese EmpireSolomon IslandsMilitary OccupationUS MarinesBattle
🛡️ Japanese Retreat from Henderson Field, Guadalcanal
The Japanese retreat again from Henderson Field, Guadalcanal.⟶
JapanUSGuadalcanalPacific TheaterBattleMilitarySolomon IslandsRetreat
🚢 Japanese Reinforcements Arrive on Guadalcanal
The Japanese continue to send troops as reinforcements into Guadalcanal.⟶
GuadalcanalPacific TheaterJapanese OffensiveReinforcementsSolomon IslandsLogisticsBattle of Guadalcanal
⚔️ Americans Launch Matanikau Offensive on Guadalcanal
On Guadalcanal, the Americans begin the Matanikau Offensive against the Japanese⟶
GuadalcanalPacific TheaterAmerican OffensiveJapanese ResistanceMatanikau RiverBattleSolomon Islands
🇺🇸 American Victory at Koli Point on Guadalcanal
American victory over the Japanese in Guadalcanal in the Koli Point action.⟶
GuadalcanalPacific TheaterUS VictoryKoli PointJapanese DefeatBattleSolomon Islands
🚶 Japanese Evacuate Guadalcanal
The last Japanese have cleared out of Guadalcanal undetected by U.S. forces.⟶
GuadalcanalPacific TheaterJapanese ArmyEvacuationSolomon IslandsUS ArmyStealth