Landing of Ichiki's detachement at Guadalcanal

[Diagram by Task Groups]

Start: Tuesday August 18, 1942 Ending: Wednesday August 19, 1942

Click with the mouse to have the larger versionArrival in Guadalcanal of the first Japanese contingent to retake the island and its all-important airfield. The 900 soldiers ordered by Ichiki will launch an offensive on the August 21st across the Tenaru river and be completely destroyed by the Americans

Place: Salomon Islands

AlliedAxis
Forces-
  • First group, carrying the 900 soldiers of the Ichiki detachement: 6 destroyers.
  • 2nd group, carrying the material: 1 light cruiser, 1 destroyer, 2 transports.
Total: 1 light cruiser, 7 destroyers, 2 transports
Losses--


Webmaster's question(s) and remark(s): I am not absolutely sure of the name of the troop transports



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