Created by Tom Horn on 28 Oct 2009, Last Update on 9 Jun 2011

Battle of Guadalcanal - 12 Nov 1942

The battle turned back Japan's last major attempt to dislodge Allied forces from Guadalcanal and nearby Tulagi, resulting in a strategic victory for the U.S. and its allies and deciding the ultimate outcome of the Guadalcanal campaign in their favor.

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Tags : Japan,United States,Solomon Islands,Naval,Aerial,Pacific,Combat

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