The ground campaign for Guadalcanal (Operation Watchtower) took place from 7 August 1942 to 9 February 1943. The initial landing was done by the 1st Marine Division whose commander, Maj. Gen. Alexander A. Vandergrift, received the Medal of Honor. Reinf
Categories: World War II
 
 
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