1942 ⟶ Japanese Counter-Attack at Henderson Field
Japanese counter-attack at Henderson Field; in another foray...
Year
1942
⚔️ 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.⟶
GuadalcanalHenderson FieldTenaru RiverJapanesebattlePacific TheaterWorld War IISolomon IslandsAsiaBanzai Charge
🛬 American Fighters Arrive at Henderson Field
Henderson Field on Guadalcanal receives its first American fighter planes.⟶
GuadalcanalHenderson Fieldaircraftfighter planesUSMCPacific TheaterWorld War IISolomon IslandsUS
🛡️ 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
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