Solomon Islands campaign
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Was the battle between the Japanese Empire and the Allies in the Solomon Islands.
Chronology
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Japanese forces occupied the Solomon Islands in January 1942.
February 1942: Japanese forces occupied the Solomon Islands in January 1942.
May 1942: Japanese forces occupied Tulagi and nearby islands.
June 1942: The Japanese Navy established small garrisons on the other northern and central Solomon Islands.
Was the occupation of Russell Islands about sixty miles northwest of Guadalcanal by the United States.
February 1942: Unopposed Japanese seizure of the Russell Islands (Operation Cleanslate).
Was an Allied offensive against Japanese forces on the island of Guadalcanal and surrounding areas.
October 1942: Front line on the Solomon Islands by 23 october (Battle of henderson field).
November 1942: Allied forces land at Aola Bay.
February 1943: The Japanese evacuate the remaining forces from Guadalcanal. As resistence ends, Guadalcanal is occupied by Allied forces.
January 1943: The Allies renewed the offensive on 10 January, reattacking the Japanese on Mount Austen, capturing it on January 23rd.
August 1942: A British landing force split into two groups, with one group assaulting Guadalcanal, and the other Tulagi, Florida, and nearby islands.
August 1942: The Marines secured the island of Tulagi and nearby islets.
October 1942: a force of Marines successfully crossed the Matanikau River.
November 1942: Japanese forces are defeated on the coast at Point Cruz.
September 1942: British gains on the front line after the battle of Edson Ridge.
Selected Sources
Williams, M.H. (1989): United States army in World War II - Special Studies - Chronology 1941-1945, p.36
Williams, M.H. (1989): United States army in World War II - Special Studies - Chronology 1941-1945, p.48
Williams, M.H. (1989): United States army in World War II - Special Studies - Chronology 1941-1945, p.58
Williams, M.H. (1989): United States army in World War II - Special Studies - Chronology 1941-1945, p.63
Williams, M.H. (1989): United States army in World War II - Special Studies - Chronology 1941-1945, p.91
