1942 ⟶ Japanese Bomb Henderson Field

Heavy bombardment of Henderson Field, Guadalcanal by the Jap...
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1942

💣 Japanese Bomb Henderson Field

Heavy bombardment of Henderson Field, Guadalcanal by the Japanese navy.⟶
Guadalcanal CampaignPacific TheaterJapanese NavyHenderson Fieldbombardmentair attackSolomon Islandsairfield

🛬 American Fighters Arrive at Henderson Field

Henderson Field on Guadalcanal receives its first American fighter planes.⟶
American Fighters Arrive at Henderson Field (1942)
GuadalcanalHenderson Fieldaircraftfighter planesUSMCPacific TheaterWorld War IISolomon IslandsUS

⚔️ 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

🪖 Battle for Henderson Field Begins

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

⚔️ Japanese Attacks Continue Near Henderson Field

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