On this day in 1943, Japanese troops evacuated Guadalcanal, leaving the island in Allied possession after a prolonged campaign. The American victory paved the way for other Allied wins in the Solomon Islands.
This is from our World War II series with, Barry Jacobsen, military blogger and historian.....and John Basilone wins the Medal of Honor............
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