U.S. WWII Battle Project

By Ilana Shea
  • When did they Start going into War

    When did they Start going into War

  • What happened during?

    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?

    What happened between the Battle?

    The Battle of the Savo Island erupted
  • What was going on in the Guadalcanal War?

    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?

    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?

    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

    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?

    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

    When did the War end