The Guadalcanal campaign, also known as the Battle of Guadalcanal and codenamed Operation Watchtower by the United States, was an Allied offensive against forces of the Empire of …

Dec 29, 2025 · Battle of Guadalcanal (August 1942–February 1943), series of World War II land and sea clashes between Allied and Japanese forces on and around Guadalcanal, one of the …

Explore Museum digital assets to learn more about the six-month fight to take the island of Guadalcanal, a vital step in defeating the Japanese in the Pacific theater.

Apr 2, 2017 · Battle of Guadalcanal: Significance, Location, Outcome, and More! The Battle of Guadalcanal is an important conflict in the Pacific War during World War II. It marked a turning …

In response to the Allied landings on Guadalcanal, the Imperial Japanese Navy undertook a night surface attack on the ships screening the Allied landing force. The battle has come to be...

The Guadalcanal campaign, also known as the Battle of Guadalcanal, was fought between August 7, 1942, and February 9, 1943, in the Pacific theater of World War II.

Jan 2, 2025 · The Battle of Guadalcanal ended in a war of attrition in the scorching heat and stifling humidity of the tropical island itself while mutual supply attempts provoked several …

On Guadalcanal, during the Battle for Henderson Field, his unit came under attack by a regiment of approximately 3,000 Japanese soldiers. On October 24, 1942, Japanese forces began a …

Guadalcanal was more than just a campaign victory; it served as a classroom for the services resulting in better interoperability and joint operations. This ability to integrate the domains of …

Sep 13, 2024 · The Guadalcanal campaign, also known as the Battle of Guadalcanal and codenamed Operation Watchtower by the United States, was an Allied offensive against …