Modern era · 1942
Battle of Tulagi and Gavutu–Tanambogo
The Battle of Tulagi and Gavutu–Tanambogo was a land battle of the Pacific campaign of World War II, between the forces of the Imperial Japanese Navy and Allied (mainly United States Marine Corps) ground forces. It took place 7–9 August 1942 on the Solomon Islands, during the initial Allied landings in the Guadalcanal campaign.
- When
- 7 Aug 1942 – 9 Aug 1942
- Where
- Tulagi
- Era
- Modern
Topics
Before and after
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