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The Marines fought against the Imperial Japanese forces during the Battle of Guadalcanal, which occurred from August 1942 to February 1943. This conflict marked the first major offensive by Allied forces against Japan in the Pacific Theater of World War II. The battle aimed to secure the island of Guadalcanal, which was strategically important for controlling supply routes and establishing a base for future operations. The fighting was intense and brutal, involving both ground combat and naval engagements.

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