The Japanese defeats at Midway and Guadalcanal decided the outcome of the Pacific war. Guadalcanal was the classic three-dimensional campaign. On land, at sea, and in the air, fierce battles were fought with both sides stretching their supplies and equipment to the breaking point. The campaign lasted six months, involved nearly one million men, and stopped Japanese expansion in the Pacific.

Before -- The Division -- Invasion -- Reaction -- Interlude -- Baptism -- Seesaw -- Crisis -- Resurgence -- Decision -- Epilogue.