Battle of Guadalcanal

By mikayla.crooks
  • Japanese Construction

    Japanese Construction

    Japanese begin construction of air base once they occupy Guadalcanal.

  • Allied Powers Confirm

    Allied powers receive information about the finalization of the Japanese airfield.

  • Fighting Begins

    U.S brings over 10,000 Marines to fight over Guadalcanal and Tulagi against a Japanese defending force of 2,200 people.
  • Henderson Field

    Henderson Field

    Americans capture Japanese airfield and rename it "Henderson Field" after a fallen Marine pilot.

  • Tenaru River

    The battle of Tenaru river takes place.

  • Edson's Ridge

    The Battle of Edson's Ridge takes place.
  • Attempted Eviction

    Attempted Eviction

    Americans attempt to evict the Japanese 17th Army from Guadalcanal.
  • Evacuation

    Evacuation

    Japan evacuates Guadalcanal.

  • Ending

    Guadalcanal campaign ends.