1. Guadalcanal - Noun
2. Guadalcanal - Proper noun
a battle in World War II in the Pacific (1942-1943); the island was occupied by the Japanese and later recaptured by American forces
a mountainous island; the largest of the Solomon Islands in the independent state that is a member of the British Commonwealth
Source: WordNetAbout 30,000 refugees, mainly Malaitans, had to leave their homes, and economic activity on Guadalcanal was severely disrupted. Source: Internet
After Allied reconnaissance discovered the Japanese airfield construction efforts on Guadalcanal, its capture was added to the plan and the Santa Cruz operation was (eventually) dropped. Source: Internet
After Guadalcanal, Allied personnel regarded the Japanese military with much less fear and awe than previously. Source: Internet
After dark, Tanaka and the remaining four transports continued towards Guadalcanal as Kondo's force approached to bombard Henderson Field. Source: Internet
Airacobras engaged in intense air battles supporting marine and army troops on the islands of Guadalcanal and. Source: Internet
A Japanese naval transport convoy headed towards Guadalcanal is turned-back by an Allied air attack, losing one destroyer and one transport sunk, and one light cruiser heavily damaged. Source: Internet