1.8K views · 59 reactions | During the Guadalcanal campaign, supply shortages left U.S. Marines starving for weeks. When Army reinforcements arrived with fresh rations, the desperate Marines played a clever trick — one that became a legendary story of survival and mischief in the Pacific. #WWII #Guadalcanal #USMarines #PacificWar #MilitaryHistory #WW2Facts | Americana Nostalgia | Facebook

Follow the grind of the Guadalcanal campaign, where Marines faced fierce jungle combat, disease, and supply shortages. From Henderson Field to the Coral Sea's precursor battles, this crucible forged lethal tactics, resilience, and Allied coordination. A turning point that shifted momentum in the Pacific Theater and defined Marine warfare. #pacificwar #usmc #guadalcanal | The Pacific War Channel

59 reactions · 24 shares | This year marks the 79th anniversary of the beginning of the Battle of Guadalcanal. The Guadalcanal campaign lasted from Aug. 7, 1942 to Feb. 9, 1943, and was the first major offensive battle by the allied forces against the Empire of Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. James R. Skelton) | Pacific Marines | Facebook

Guadalcanal witnessed a surge in troop numbers, leading to intense combat. Naval warfare played a key role, but it came at a heavy cost. This video recaps a pivotal and deadly campaign. #Guadalcanal #WWII #PacificTheater #NavalWarfare #MilitaryHistory | Timeline - World History