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Initial Landing
The Allied forces, primarily US Marines, landed on Guadalcanal on August 7, 1942, marking the start of the campaign. -
Battle of Savo Island
A surprise Japanese naval attack on Allied cruisers in the early stages of the campaign, resulting in significant Allied losses. -
Battle of the Eastern Solomons
A carrier battle fought near the Solomon Islands, with the US Navy attempting to reinforce Guadalcanal. -
Battle of Edson's Ridge
A crucial defensive stand by US Marines against a large Japanese attack, halting their advance. -
Battle of Cape Esperance
Another naval engagement where the Allies successfully defended their supply lines to Guadalcanal. -
Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands
A major carrier battle with heavy losses on both sides, but the US Navy maintained control of the sea. -
Naval Battle of Guadalcanal
A series of night battles between the US and Japanese fleets, marking a turning point in the Guadalcanal campaign. -
Battle of Tassafaronga
A final major Japanese naval attempt to reinforce Guadalcanal, where the Japanese used a tactic of ramming American ships. -
Japanese Evacuation
The final withdrawal of Japanese forces from Guadalcanal, marking the end of the campaign.