The Battle of Guadalcanal By: Matt Dabu. What ● First major US offensive in the Pacific Theater ● Decisive victory for the US ● Various land and naval.

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The Battle of Guadalcanal By: Matt Dabu

What ● First major US offensive in the Pacific Theater ● Decisive victory for the US ● Various land and naval battles occurred

Who ● The battle was fought between the US and the Japanese ● Australia, the UK, and New Zealand aided the US.

Where/When ● The battle took place on the island groups known as Guadalcanal ● It occurred August 7th 1942 to February 9th 1943

Why ● This battle was important as it was thought to be the turning point of the pacific theater. ● The appeal of building airstrips on the land is what gave it a draw.

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