1942Japanese Attacks Continue Near Henderson Field

The Japanese continue their attacks on the Marines west of H...
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1942

⚔️ Japanese Attacks Continue Near Henderson Field

The Japanese continue their attacks on the Marines west of Henderson Field.
GuadalcanalPacific TheaterMarinesJapanese OffensiveBattleHenderson FieldSolomon Islands

⚔️ Japanese Counter-Attack at Henderson Field

Japanese counter-attack at Henderson Field; in another foray at the Tenaru (or Ilu) River, many Japanese are killed in a banzai charge.
Japanese Counter-Attack at Henderson Field (1942)
GuadalcanalHenderson FieldTenaru RiverJapanesebattlePacific TheaterWorld War IISolomon IslandsAsiaBanzai Charge

🛡️ 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

🪖 Battle for Henderson Field Begins

Battle for Henderson Field Begins (1942)
Pacific TheaterGuadalcanalHenderson FieldBattleUS MarinesJapanese ArmyAirfieldIsland Hopping

🚢 Japanese Reinforcements Arrive on Guadalcanal

The Japanese continue to send troops as reinforcements into Guadalcanal.
GuadalcanalPacific TheaterJapanese OffensiveReinforcementsSolomon IslandsLogisticsBattle of Guadalcanal