Battlefield - Guadalcanal

On August 7, 1942, the U.S. Marines invaded Guadalcanal and fought the Japanese army in the first land battle of WWII. Six months of battles ensued, with the dark, evil forces of the jungle taking their toll on both sides but ultimately the battle proved to be a turning point for the U.S forces in the Pacific Theatre.Discussing the capture of the island of Guadalcanal by the US and the significance this had in Japan's final defeat. Features archive footage and graphics.