aug 7, 1942 - Start of Guadalcanal Battle
Description:
Who: MarinesWhere: They first took the smaller islands of Florida and Tulagi just to the north of Guadalcanal
Why: U.S. marines launched a surprise attack
Significance: First major offensive and a decisive victory for the Allies in the Pacific
Added to timeline:
Date:
aug 7, 1942
Now
~ 81 years ago
