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 | 1942-08-21 | Alligator Creek | The first major offensive by Japanese forces during the Guadalcanal campaign, is repulsed by Marines positioned at Alligator Creek on the east side of the Lunga perimeter | Read about 'Alligator Creek' on WikiPedia | Discuss 'Alligator Creek' | |
| 1942-08-12 | Goettge's Patrol | Lieutenant Colonel Goettge leads a 25 man patrol to accept the surrender from Japanese defenders who, based on the misinterpretation of a white battle flag, they believed to be ready to capitulate. The patrol was ambushed. There were few survivors. | Read about 'Goettge's Patrol' on WikiPedia | Discuss 'Goettge's Patrol' | |
| 1942-08-09 | Canberra sunk | HMAS Canberra is sunk during the Battle of Savo Island. A surprise attack by five IJN heavy cruisers who had travelled down 'the slot' from bases at New Britain and New Ireland. | Read about 'Canberra sunk' on WikiPedia | Discuss 'Canberra sunk' | |
| 1942-08-09 | USS Quincy Sunk | Following the marine landings on Guadacanal, Quincy was part of the force caught by suprise by a large IJN heavy cruiser group. She sustained heavy damage and, with all guns out of action, was the first ship sunk in Ironbottom sound. | Read about 'USS Quincy Sunk' on WikiPedia | Discuss 'USS Quincy Sunk' | |
| 1942-08-07 | 1943-02-09 | Guadalcanal Campaign | The Guadalcanal campaign marked the first significant strategic combined arms victory by Allied forces over the Japanese in the Pacific theater. For this reason, the Guadalcanal campaign is often referred to as a "turning point" in the war. | Read about 'Guadalcanal Campaign' on WikiPedia | Discuss 'Guadalcanal Campaign' |
| 1942-05-03 | 1942-05-04 | Invasion of Tulagi | Japanese troops occupy the island of Tulagi to provide support and flank protection for Japanese forces that were advancing on Port Moresby in New Guinea. The occupation force also threatened communication lines between the US and Australia. | Read about 'Invasion of Tulagi ' on WikiPedia | Discuss 'Invasion of Tulagi ' |
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