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This Is Guadalcanal (1944)

1944 · Short film · 19 min

  • Documentary

Synopsis

This U.S. Marine Corps documentary from 1944 showcases the battle of Guadalcanal. The small island of Guadalcanal was, like many of the Pacific islands, defended with great determination by the Japanese forces. Both the landing on the beaches and the subsequent inland fighting resulted in heavy casualties for the Americans - and the Japanese fought to almost the last man and the last bullet.

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Released
1944-03-14
Running time
19 minutes
Language
English
Collection
Ephemeral Films

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