American and Japanese naval forces clash in the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal, fought during the six month-long Guadalcanal Campaign in the Solomon Islands. The U.S. Navy sought to protect Henderson Field, a captured Japanese airfield on Guadalcanal, from a Japanese amphibious assault.
Now in its 75th year, American Heritage relies on contributions from readers like you to survive. You can support this magazine of trusted historical writing and the volunteers that sustain it by donating today.
