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Battle of Guadalcanal
1942 - 1943 • Salomonen Dschungelkrieg
Historical Overview
First US land victory; long attrition war in the jungle.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Allied victory.
US/Allies
- Commander: Alexander Vandegrift
- Strength: 60000
- Casualties: 7100
Empire of Japan
- Commander: Harukichi Hyakutake
- Strength: 36000
- Casualties: 31000
Strategic Context
Struggle for a strategic airfield (Henderson Field).
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