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Henderson Field was the airfield on Guadalcanal used by United States Marine, Navy and Army forces in the war in the South Pacific. I was named for Marine Major Lofton Henderson, commanding officer of VMSB-241 who was killed in action at the Battle of Midway.
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What was the military goal of the US in the Pacific during World War 2?
The military goal of the US in the Pacific during World War 2 was Japanese surrender.
Where did america fight the japanese in world war ii?
They fought an extremely bloody war (1941-1945) in the Pacific Ocean. This contributor is of the belief that if Hitler and Mussolini had never been born, the US and Japan would still have fought a war for supremacy in the Pacific.
What was the impact of the Battle of Midway in World War II?
It was the turning piont of World War 2 in the Pacific.
Costliest battle in the Pacific in World War 2?
okinawa
What were the landings in Guadalcanal?
The landings in Guadalcanal refer to the US-led military operation in August 1942, during World War II. American forces landed on the island of Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands to establish an airbase and secure the area, disrupting Japanese plans for expansion in the South Pacific. The subsequent battle for control of the island lasted several months and marked a significant turning point in the Pacific theater of the war.
Where was the battle field of World War 2?
The battle-field of World War Two was across almost the entire world, hence the name world war. It took place in the the southern and western hemispheres, throught Europe, both the Pacific and Atlantic oceans, and on the numerous islands throught the Pacific. You can't really quantify a single battle-field of the war, because it was really everywhere. Fighting took place throught the entire planet.
Where is the Henderson World War Ii Memorial Foundation Inc in Henderson Kentucky located?
The address of the Henderson World War Ii Memorial Foundation Inc is: 300 First Street, Henderson, KY 42420-3114
What is the activation code of World War 2 pacific heroes?
world war 2 pacific heroes
Who was the british general in pacific during World War 2?
Britain didn't have any troops in the Pacific during World War 2
Location of the battle field for the Spanish American War?
The Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean.
When was World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument created?
World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument was created in 2008.
What is the conflict to begin World war 2 the pacific?
The conflict was that Japan, Germany, and the United Sates had an argument and that was when World War 2 Broke out (The Pacific).
Was the war in the pacific after World War 2?
No, it started DURING WW2
What was the military goal of the US in the Pacific during World War 2?
The military goal of the US in the Pacific during World War 2 was Japanese surrender.
Where did america fight the japanese in world war ii?
They fought an extremely bloody war (1941-1945) in the Pacific Ocean. This contributor is of the belief that if Hitler and Mussolini had never been born, the US and Japan would still have fought a war for supremacy in the Pacific.
Were there trenches at the battle of guadalcanal?
Not as we would have seen during the first World War but there were a number of foxholes (DFP : defensive fighting position)around Henderson Field that Marines used as the Japanese tried to overrun the airfield .
Who oversaw war effort in the Pacifc?
While there was little of World War I in the Pacific, Douglas MacArthur oversaw much of the Pacific theater in World War II. He was eventually the Supreme Commander of forces there.
