On this day, 75 years ago - 08/07/2017 10:40 PM
August 7, 1942
Operation Pestilence began
U.S. Marines invaded Guadalcanal, Tulagi, and Florida Islands, stopping Japan's drive southward towards New Caledonia, New Zealand, and Australia.
Operation Pestilence began
U.S. Marines invaded Guadalcanal, Tulagi, and Florida Islands, stopping Japan's drive southward towards New Caledonia, New Zealand, and Australia.