04/08/2024
As we reflect on the 82nd Anniversary of the Battle of Guadalcanal, we are happy to have our islands being part of this significant historical events. The invation of Tulagi on 3rd of May 1942 and the subsequent landing of the US marines on the Blue beach after almost three months on August 7th 1942 in the quest to secure Tulagi, Gavutu and Tanambogo marks the beginning of the six months of the Guadalcanal campaign.
Above photo: 3rd Kure Japanese special landing force (3rd May 1942), Tulagi, current location, sea front along the Tulagi Hospital area
Below Image: US Marines landing, Blue beach (7th Aug 1942), current location, Mcmahon School beach front.