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When did they Start going into War
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What happened during?
The U.S. captured the unfinished of the Japanese airbase on Guadalcanal, that was later named Henderson Field. -
What happened between the Battle?
The Battle of the Savo Island erupted -
What was going on in the Guadalcanal War?
The Guadalcanal War began with the US First Marine Division landing on Guadalcanal, Tulagi, and Florida, securing a beachhead and capturing the nearly-complete airfield. -
Where did the Battle take place during the Guadalcanal War?
The Battle of Savo Island took place, a surprise night attack by the Japanese fleet against the Allied ships screening the landing force. -
What happened while being in the War?
Marine patrol, led by Division D-2 Lieutenant Colonel Frank Goettge and primarily consisting of intelligence personnel, landed by boat west of the U.S. Marine Lunga perimeter. -
What was going on the U.S. Navy
The US Navy, in the first US land offensive of WWII, landed Marines on Guadalcanal and Tulagi, seizing the nearly-complete airfield at Lunga Point, marking the start of the Guadalcanal Campaign. -
What was going before the War was over?
The Japanese forces began their evacuation of Guadalcanal, concluding a six-month campaign where both sides had suffered a heavy losses. -
When did the War end
