Incurtion to Matanikau (aug 18, 1942 – aug 20, 1942)

Description:

Guadalcanal Diary pg. 97-109
After a party went missing on a mission to Matanikau in attempts to take Japanese soldiers prisoner. The operation was planned on the 17th of Aug. and three companies would attack the village from three different sides. Was an effective operation for the Americans and many Japanese were killed.

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ByNathan Hale

20 Aug 2019

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Date:

aug 18, 1942

aug 20, 1942

~ 2 days