Maps of World War II 1939-1945

Battle of Guadalcanal
August 7, 1942 - February 9, 1943

Marines landed on Guadalcanal unopposed and quickly seized the Japanese built airfield. Several Japanese counterattacks were repulsed and a lengthy buildup, by both sides, ensued. A final Japanese attack in September failed. American armed forces went on the offensive in January. About 13,000 Japanese troops were secretly evacuated between February 6th and 9th, 1943.