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The Battle of Guadalcanal
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On April 7, 1942, the Marines landed on the South Solomon Island of Guadalcanal to begin a bloody and brutal six-month battle against Japan. Despite the initial appearance of a tropical paradise, the soldiers soon faced harsh realities grounded in jungle warfare and enemy ambushes.
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