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Guadalcanal campaign
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Guadalcanal campaign tours take visitors to key sites of the six-month struggle that turned the tide in the Pacific. Expert guides lead groups through jungle trails to Bloody Ridge, Henderson Field, and the Japanese war memorial at Mount Austen. Visitors see rusting tanks, artillery pieces, and bunkers still embedded in the landscape, while guides recount the brutal conditions faced by both sides. The tours provide historical context that brings the scattered relics to life, making it a must for military history enthusiasts.
Don't miss
- Visit Bloody Ridge, site of a decisive US Marine defense in September 1942
- See preserved Japanese Type 97 Chi-Ha tank at the Vilu War Museum
- Walk the runway of Henderson Field, now Honiara International Airport
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Ways to visit Guadalcanal campaign
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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