Henry I. Shaw, Jr.
First Offensive- The Marine Campaign for Guadalcanal
In the summer of 1942, alarming intelligence reports revealed the construction of a Japanese airfield near Lunga Point on Guadalcanal, igniting urgent calls for offensive action in the South Pacific. The completion of this airfield threatened to pave the way for a renewed enemy advance, jeopardizing the vital lifeline of American support to New Zealand and Australia. On July 23, 1942, the Joint Chiefs of Staff in Washington recognized the critical need to secure communication lines in the South Pacific and halt the Japanese advance. Thus, Operation Watchtower—the daring seizure of Guadalcanal—...
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012 - SIDEBAR The George Medal 17.01.2026 3:53
In the summer of 1942, alarming intelligence reports revealed the construction of a Japanese airfield near Lunga Point on Guadalcanal, igniting urgent calls for offensive action in the South Pacific. The completion of this airfield threatened to pave the way for a renewed enemy advance, jeopardizing the vital lifeline of American support to New Zealand and Australia. On July 23, 1942, the Joint Ch...
011 - December and the Final Stages 17.01.2026 16:21
In the summer of 1942, alarming intelligence reports revealed the construction of a Japanese airfield near Lunga Point on Guadalcanal, igniting urgent calls for offensive action in the South Pacific. The completion of this airfield threatened to pave the way for a renewed enemy advance, jeopardizing the vital lifeline of American support to New Zealand and Australia. On July 23, 1942, the Joint Ch...
010 - SIDEBARS 75mm Pack HowitzerWorkhorse of the Artillery The Japanese Model 89 1929 50mm Heavy Grenade 17.01.2026 5:01
In the summer of 1942, alarming intelligence reports revealed the construction of a Japanese airfield near Lunga Point on Guadalcanal, igniting urgent calls for offensive action in the South Pacific. The completion of this airfield threatened to pave the way for a renewed enemy advance, jeopardizing the vital lifeline of American support to New Zealand and Australia. On July 23, 1942, the Joint Ch...
009 - November and the Continuing Buildup 17.01.2026 21:19
In the summer of 1942, alarming intelligence reports revealed the construction of a Japanese airfield near Lunga Point on Guadalcanal, igniting urgent calls for offensive action in the South Pacific. The completion of this airfield threatened to pave the way for a renewed enemy advance, jeopardizing the vital lifeline of American support to New Zealand and Australia. On July 23, 1942, the Joint Ch...
008 - SIDEBAR Reising Gun 17.01.2026 3:37
In the summer of 1942, alarming intelligence reports revealed the construction of a Japanese airfield near Lunga Point on Guadalcanal, igniting urgent calls for offensive action in the South Pacific. The completion of this airfield threatened to pave the way for a renewed enemy advance, jeopardizing the vital lifeline of American support to New Zealand and Australia. On July 23, 1942, the Joint Ch...
007 - October and the Japanese Offensive 17.01.2026 25:25
In the summer of 1942, alarming intelligence reports revealed the construction of a Japanese airfield near Lunga Point on Guadalcanal, igniting urgent calls for offensive action in the South Pacific. The completion of this airfield threatened to pave the way for a renewed enemy advance, jeopardizing the vital lifeline of American support to New Zealand and Australia. On July 23, 1942, the Joint Ch...
006 - SIDEBARS Sergeant Major Sir Jacob Charles Vouza M3A1 37mm Antitank Gun Douglas Albert Munro 17.01.2026 7:29
In the summer of 1942, alarming intelligence reports revealed the construction of a Japanese airfield near Lunga Point on Guadalcanal, igniting urgent calls for offensive action in the South Pacific. The completion of this airfield threatened to pave the way for a renewed enemy advance, jeopardizing the vital lifeline of American support to New Zealand and Australia. On July 23, 1942, the Joint Ch...
005 - September and the Ridge 17.01.2026 16:23
In the summer of 1942, alarming intelligence reports revealed the construction of a Japanese airfield near Lunga Point on Guadalcanal, igniting urgent calls for offensive action in the South Pacific. The completion of this airfield threatened to pave the way for a renewed enemy advance, jeopardizing the vital lifeline of American support to New Zealand and Australia. On July 23, 1942, the Joint Ch...
004 - SIDEBARS First Marine Utility Uniform Issued in World War II LVT 1The Amtrac General Vandegrift and 17.01.2026 18:44
In the summer of 1942, alarming intelligence reports revealed the construction of a Japanese airfield near Lunga Point on Guadalcanal, igniting urgent calls for offensive action in the South Pacific. The completion of this airfield threatened to pave the way for a renewed enemy advance, jeopardizing the vital lifeline of American support to New Zealand and Australia. On July 23, 1942, the Joint Ch...
003 - The Landing and August Battles 17.01.2026 37:15
In the summer of 1942, alarming intelligence reports revealed the construction of a Japanese airfield near Lunga Point on Guadalcanal, igniting urgent calls for offensive action in the South Pacific. The completion of this airfield threatened to pave the way for a renewed enemy advance, jeopardizing the vital lifeline of American support to New Zealand and Australia. On July 23, 1942, the Joint Ch...
002 - SIDEBAR General Alexander A Vandegrift 17.01.2026 4:58
In the summer of 1942, alarming intelligence reports revealed the construction of a Japanese airfield near Lunga Point on Guadalcanal, igniting urgent calls for offensive action in the South Pacific. The completion of this airfield threatened to pave the way for a renewed enemy advance, jeopardizing the vital lifeline of American support to New Zealand and Australia. On July 23, 1942, the Joint Ch...
001 - First Offensive The Marine Campaign for Guadalcanal 17.01.2026 9:46
In the summer of 1942, alarming intelligence reports revealed the construction of a Japanese airfield near Lunga Point on Guadalcanal, igniting urgent calls for offensive action in the South Pacific. The completion of this airfield threatened to pave the way for a renewed enemy advance, jeopardizing the vital lifeline of American support to New Zealand and Australia. On July 23, 1942, the Joint Ch...
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