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1942 World War II battle on the Solomon Islands
4350917; 159.9512389 The Matanikau Offensive, from 1–4 November 1942, sometimes referred to as the Fourth Battle of the Matanikau, was an engagement between
Matanikau_Offensive
Battles during the Guadalcanal campaign in WWII
The Actions along the Matanikau—sometimes referred to as the Second and Third Battles of the Matanikau—were two separate but related engagements between
Actions_along_the_Matanikau
River on the island of Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands
The Matanikau River of Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, is located in the northwest part of the island. During the World War II Guadalcanal campaign, several
Matanikau_River
the Matanikau actions and the decisive Japanese defeat in the Battle for Henderson Field in October 1942, and further losses during the Matanikau Offensive
Nomasu_Nakaguma
U.S. military campaign in World War II
temporarily halted the Matanikau offensive on 4 November. The Americans suffered 71 killed and the Japanese around 400 killed in the offensive. At Koli Point
Guadalcanal_campaign
Active United States Marine Corps formation
Tulagi and Gavutu-Tanambogo Actions along the Matanikau Battle of Henderson Field Matanikau Offensive Battle of Mount Austen Gilbert and Marshall Islands
2nd_Marine_Division
Navy Cross for his heroic leadership during World War II in the Matanikau Offensive of the Guadalcanal Campaign. Two cancelled United States Navy destroyer
Willard_Keith
USMC infantry division
participated in several UN offensives in east-central Korea. This was followed by defending against the Chinese Spring Offensive. By June 1951 the 1st Marine
1st_Marine_Division
Field: October 1942 Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands, October 1942 Matanikau Offensive: November 1942 Koli Point action: November 1942 Carlson's Patrol:
List_of_World_War_II_battles
List of significant events occurring during World War II in 1942
breakout at El Alamein, begins. On Guadalcanal, the Americans begin the Matanikau Offensive against the Japanese. 3: Second Battle of El Alamein ends – German
Timeline of World War II (1942)
Timeline_of_World_War_II_(1942)
Japanese officer, war criminal 1889-1965
Vandegrift who were involved in the Matanikau offensive against Japanese positions. However, Vandegrift called off his offensive that day after receiving intelligence
Takeo_Itō
Battle of the Pacific campaign of World War II (1942)
mouth of the Matanikau. Gilbert, Marine Tank Battles, pp. 48–49. Gilbert, Marine Tank Battles, p. 49, Miller, Guadalcanal: The First Offensive, pp. 157–58;
Battle_for_Henderson_Field
Japanese army brigade in World War II
IJA taking the Guadalcanal campaign seriously. In the Actions along the Matanikau in September and October, the Japanese won the September action and lost
Kawaguchi_Detachment
Month of 1942
following events occurred in November 1942: U.S. forces began the Matanikau Offensive on Guadalcanal. German Army Group A captured Alagir. Escape from
November_1942
Day of the year
famous images in the history of photography. 1942 – World War II: Matanikau Offensive begins during the Guadalcanal campaign and ends three days later
November_1
WWII anti-Japanese operation in 1942
Kawaguchi and the surviving Japanese troops then regrouped west of the Matanikau River on Guadalcanal. Between 1 and 17 October, the Japanese delivered
Carlson's_patrol
World War II battle on Guadalcanal
between United States and Imperial Japanese forces in the hills near the Matanikau River area on Guadalcanal during the Guadalcanal campaign. The U.S. forces
Battle of Mount Austen, the Galloping Horse, and the Sea Horse
Battle_of_Mount_Austen,_the_Galloping_Horse,_and_the_Sea_Horse
United States Marine Corps officer
the Matanikau River. These soldiers were reportedly sick, demoralized, and willing to surrender. At about the same time, Marines near the Matanikau perimeter
Frank_Goettge
1942 Allied victory over Japan on Guadalcanal
troops to employ for his planned offensive. Because of the loss of their positions on the east side of the Matanikau, the Japanese decided an attack on
Koli_Point_action
September, 1942. He later successfully defended the Matanikau River area during the September, 1942 Matanikau action. During the Battle for Henderson Field
Akinosuke_Oka
WW2 battle in the Solomon Islands
next day. Kawaguchi's units were then ordered to withdraw west to the Matanikau River valley to join with Oka's unit, a 6 mi (9.7 km) march over difficult
Battle_of_Edson's_Ridge
US Army jungle warfare formation
Korean War: UN Defensive; UN Offensive; CCF Intervention; First UN Counteroffensive; CCF Spring Offensive; UN Summer-Fall Offensive; Second Korean Winter; Korea
25th Infantry Division (United States)
25th_Infantry_Division_(United_States)
Japanese general
infantry battalions from several regiments during the resulting October Matanikau action and Battle for Henderson Field. On October 25, 1942, while leading
Yumio_Nasu
Battles of the Matanikau Battle of Cape Esperance Battle of Henderson Field Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands Fourth Battle of the Matanikau Koli Point action
Outline_of_the_Pacific_War
U.S. Coast Guard Medal of Honor recipient (1919–1942)
where small boat operations were coordinated. At the Second Battle of the Matanikau in September 1942, he led the extrication of a force of Marines whose
Douglas_Albert_Munro
US Army unit
interior by dredging the Matanikau River allowing free movement for boats. In January 1943 XIV Corps went on the offensive. As XIV Corps moved into the
65th Division Engineer Battalion
65th_Division_Engineer_Battalion
United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient (1910–1942)
his men in an attack on the Japanese at the Matanikau River on Guadalcanal (see Actions along the Matanikau). He was buried on Guadalcanal, but his remains
Kenneth_D._Bailey
Japanese general (1889–1957)
resulting Guadalcanal campaign, Maruyama led troops during the October 1942 Matanikau action and the subsequent Battle for Henderson Field, in which Maruyama's
Masao_Maruyama_(general)
U.S. Marine Corps Major General
and sniper Company and for Marine Recon itself. During the combats on Matanikau River at the beginning of October 1942, Whaling organized a special task
William_J._Whaling
1942–1971 United States Army formation
Marines on Guadalcanal. In November the 164th took part in the offensive across the Matanikau River. Other elements of the division arrived piecemeal in the
Americal_Division
United States brigadier general
his new assignment. Sims led the regiment during the Actions along the Matanikau during September–October 1942 and then during the Battle for Henderson
Amor_L._Sims
losses and felt strong enough to make attacks on enemy positions near the Matanikau River, west of Henderson Field. By this time, the new escort carrier USS
Pacific Theater aircraft carrier operations during World War II
Pacific_Theater_aircraft_carrier_operations_during_World_War_II
United States Marine Corps general and Medal of Honor recipient (1897–1955)
Regiment. In this capacity, he was one of the primary leaders in the Matanikau actions from September 23 to October 9, 1942. He also commanded the 5th
Merritt_A._Edson
United States Marine Corps general (1898–1971)
Guadalcanal, Lt. Col. Puller led his battalion in a fierce action along the Matanikau, in which Puller's quick thinking saved three of his companies from annihilation
Chesty_Puller
of war. The South German Offensive is the general name of one of the final offensives of World War II in Europe. The offensive was led by the Seventh and
Military history of the United States during World War II
Military_history_of_the_United_States_during_World_War_II
1943 Japanese withdrawal from Guadalcanal in WWII
American positions around the Matanikau River, causing little damage. Believing that the Japanese were beginning a major offensive in the southern Solomons
Operation_Ke
Military unit
Korean War UN Defensive UN Offensive CCF Intervention First UN Counteroffensive CCF Spring Offensive UN Summer-Fall Offensive Second Korean Winter Korea
35th Infantry Regiment (United States)
35th_Infantry_Regiment_(United_States)
American game publisher
Powell TCS 2 CSR award nominee Omaha Omaha 1991 Dave Powell TCS 3 Matanikau Matanikau River 1993 Sam Simons TCS 4 GD '40 Stonne, Battle of France 1993
The_Gamers
German troops counterattacked in December with the Ardennes Offensive; the failure of that offensive forced all German troops out of Belgium by February 1945
World_War_II_by_country
carriers were the largest type, operating with the main fleet to provide offensive capability. Light aircraft carriers were fast enough to operate with the
List of aircraft carriers of World War II
List_of_aircraft_carriers_of_World_War_II
Military unit
eliminating a concentration of Japanese troops in what became known as the Matanikau River Pocket. The Pocket, estimated to hold 500 enemy troops, was a dense
161st Infantry Regiment (United States)
161st_Infantry_Regiment_(United_States)
Casablanca-class escort carrier of the US Navy
in the Solomons-Bismarck Archipelago area in support of the protracted offensive to neutralize the latter and seal off the Japanese fortress at Rabaul
USS_Natoma_Bay
Gearing-class destroyer
killed in action at the Matanikau River on Guadalcanal on 9 October 1942 when his unit was attacked during a heavy Japanese offensive. He refused to be dislodged
USS_Steinaker
Suburb in Guadalcanal, Honiara Town, Solomon Islands
have received the Medal of Honor, for his actions during the September Matanikau action in the Guadalcanal campaign of World War II is displayed inside
Point_Cruz
United States Marine Corps brigadier general
27, during the Guadalcanal campaign and the intense fighting near the Matanikau River, Lt. Colonel Griffith was wounded while leading, as the only field
Samuel_B._Griffith
War crimes committed by the Empire of Japan
the Matanikau River who wanted to surrender. The Goettge Patrol landed by boat west of the Lunga Point perimeter, between Point Cruz and the Matanikau River
Japanese_war_crimes
the Atlantic, Britain could not have fed her people or withstood Axis offensives in Europe and North Africa. Without Britain's survival and without Allied
List of aircraft carriers operational during World War II
List_of_aircraft_carriers_operational_during_World_War_II
Military unit
subsequently participated in the offensive campaigns at Aisne, Battle of Saint-Mihiel and in the Meuse-Argonne offensive. They also participated in the
5th_Marine_Regiment
Public secondary school in Danville, Illinois, United States
Marine Corps; posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions at Matanikau River during the Battle of Guadalcanal in 1942; namesake of destroyer
Danville High School (Illinois)
Danville_High_School_(Illinois)
Makassar Strait Windham Bay Makin Island Lunga Point Bismarck Sea Salamaua Hollandia Kwajalein Admiralty Islands Bougainville Matanikau Attu Roi Munda
USNS_Marine_Phoenix
mine in Guadalcanal, with 500 mm (20 in) falling in a 24‑hour span. The Matanikau River, which runs through the capital city Honiara, broke its banks on
History_of_Solomon_Islands
Capital city in Capital territory, Solomon Islands
of the island of Guadalcanal and includes a seaport at Point Cruz. The Matanikau River flows through the town, past Chinatown, badly affected by the 2006
Honiara
Calendar year
first man-made object to reach space. October 9 WWII: Third Battle of the Matanikau on Guadalcanal: American forces defeat the Japanese. The Statute of Westminster
1942
Month of 1942
Cram, 78, American architect The first Actions along the Matanikau began around the Matanikau River on Guadalcanal. British forces occupied Antananarivo
September_1942
Aircraft carrier class of the US Navy
support for amphibious operations, and allowing fleet carriers to focus on offensive air-strike missions. Unlike most other large warships since HMS Dreadnought
Casablanca-class escort carrier
Casablanca-class_escort_carrier
Makassar Strait Windham Bay Makin Island Lunga Point Bismarck Sea Salamaua Hollandia Kwajalein Admiralty Islands Bougainville Matanikau Attu Roi Munda
USNS_Marine_Lynx
Former class of US Navy destroyers
the Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands and supported the attack at the Matanikau River, Guadalcanal. In June 1943 she joined an amphibious force that later
Mahan-class_destroyer
U.S. Marine Corps Major General
November 10, Lt. Col. Hill was severely wounded by enemy artillery fire in Matanikau sector and was evacuated from the island. Despite being injured, Kyle
Wood_B._Kyle
Casablanca-class escort carrier of the US Navy
between the Solomons and the Bismarck Archipelago supporting the protracted offensive to neutralize the Archipelago and the Japanese fortress at Rabaul. Thence
USS_Manila_Bay
Day of the year
of more than 2,700 Liberty ships. 1942 – World War II: Last day of the Matanikau action on Guadalcanal as United States Marines barely escape after being
September_27
U.S. Marine Corps Lieutenant General
landing on Guadalcanal. McLaughlin later took part in actions along the Matanikau River and was promoted to the rank of first lieutenant in October 1942
John_N._McLaughlin
William (CVE-31) mostly from October 1944 to April 1945 in Atlantic USS Matanikau (CVE-101) from November 1944 to June 1945 in Pacific USS Shipley Bay (CVE-85)
List of aircraft carrier operations during World War II
List_of_aircraft_carrier_operations_during_World_War_II
Month of 1942
Klumpke, 81, American astronomer The second Actions along the Matanikau began around the Matanikau River on Guadalcanal. German Army Group A took the oil city
October_1942
Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands October 9, 1942 Killed in action at the Matanikau River. The United States Navy destroyer escort USS Woodrow R. Thompson (DE-451)
List of Navy Cross recipients for World War II
List_of_Navy_Cross_recipients_for_World_War_II
Day of the year
II: American troops force the Japanese from their positions east of the Matanikau River during the Battle of Guadalcanal. 1943 – World War II: Thirteen
October_6
Casablanca-class escort carrier of the U.S. Navy
received news of the Japanese surrender on August 15. With the conclusion of offensive operations, Fanshaw Bay proceeded northwards, mooring at Kuluk Bay, Adak
USS_Fanshaw_Bay
Submarine of the United States
periscope from a range of 800 yards. In October, as U.S. forces pushed on to Matanikau and Cape Esperance, Plunger departed Pearl Harbor on 12 October on its
USS_Plunger_(SS-179)
United States Navy LST-1-class tank landing ship
unveiled by the Japanese in their relentless attempt to disrupt the American offensive: the kamikaze ("Divine Wind"), planes flown by Japanese pilots on one-way
USS_Achilles_(ARL-41)
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