The Battle of Guadalcanal
America's "island hopping" strategy to inch closer and closer to the Japanese mainland was kicked into high gear after the Allied victory on and around the island of Guadalcanal in the southern Solomon Islands in early 1943. The six-month campaign was the first important combined arms Allied victory in the Pacific, putting Japan on the defensive for the rest of the war, resulting in repeated victories for America and its allies, until the Japan's surrender in August 1945.
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Series Review: Graphic Battles of World War II"This series includes well-written and illustrated accounts of several events during World War II...I was impressed with the illustrations and the lack of blood and gore shown during the battle scenes, which makes them suitable for younger students. These books would also work well for older students who may need to outline or high-light the important facts from a World War II battle."
--Maureen Mooney, Library Media Specialist, Caroline St. School, Saratoga Springs, NY
