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 Japan …

Jan 28, 2026 · Battle of Guadalcanal (August 1942–February 1943) was a series of World War II land and sea clashes between Allied and Japanese forces on and around Guadalcanal, one of the …

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 …

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.

In the four-day naval Battle of Guadalcanal, the U.S. Navy so seriously damaged the task force that the enemy never again tried a large-unit rein-forcement. Only 4,000 troops, of 10,000,...

Complete guide to Guadalcanal Campaign (1942-43): major battles, US commanders, Marine units, weapons, and Pacific War veterans.

In early August 1942, hoping to halt the expansion of the Japanese in the South Pacific, Allied forces landed on a small island in the Solomon Islands: Guadalcanal. It would take six long months of …

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 · Although the Japanese were militarily a match for the Americans and Australians and suffered equal losses during the Battle of Guadalcanal, they were unable to recapture the island. At …

Feb 27, 2025 · The Battle of Guadalcanal was a crucial turning point in the Pacific War, marking the first major Allied offensive against Japan. U.S. forces launched an amphibious assault to seize the …