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Battle for Henderson Field
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The Battle for Henderson Field, also known as the Battle of Guadalcanal or Battle of Lunga Point by the Japanese, took place from 23 to 26 October 1942 on and around Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands. The battle was a land, sea, and air battle of the Pacific campaign of World War II and was fought between the Imperial Japanese Army and Navy and Allied forces, mainly U.S. Marines and Army. The battle was the last of three major land offensives conducted by the Japanese during the Guadalcanal campaign.
Dead soldiers from the Japanese 16th and 29th Infantry Regiments cover the battlefield after the failed assaults on 25–26 October.
Dead soldiers from the Japanese 16th and 29th Infantry Regiments cover the battlefield after the failed assaults on 25–26 October.
Henderson Field on Guadalcanal in late August 1942, soon after Allied aircraft began operating out of the airfield
Henderson Field on Guadalcanal in late August 1942, soon after Allied aircraft began operating out of the airfield
Japanese soldiers are loaded onto the Tokyo Express.
Japanese soldiers are loaded onto the Tokyo Express.
U.S. General Vandegrift in his command tent on Guadalcanal
U.S. General Vandegrift in his command tent on Guadalcanal
Guadalcanal
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Guadalcanal is the principal island in Guadalcanal Province of Solomon Islands, located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, northeast of Australia. It is the largest island in the Solomons by area and the second-largest by population. The island is mainly covered in dense tropical rainforest and has a mountainous hinterland.
Honiara is the largest city of Guadalcanal and the capital of Solomon Islands.
Honiara is the largest city of Guadalcanal and the capital of Solomon Islands.
Japanese soldiers, killed while assaulting US Marine positions at the mouth of Alligator Creek
Japanese soldiers, killed while assaulting US Marine positions at the mouth of Alligator Creek
Guadalcanal American Memorial
Guadalcanal American Memorial
Memorials in Vilu War Museum
Memorials in Vilu War Museum