Aug. 1942:  U.S. Marines, with full battle kits, charge ashore on Guadalcanal Island from a landing barge during the early phase of the U.S. offensive in the Solomon Islands during World War II.


Marines have landed

Aug. 29, 1942:  After landing in force, U.S. Marines pause on the beach of Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands before advancing inland against the Japanese during World War II.


Beach of Guadalcanal 

Aug. 1942:  U.S. Marines approach the Japanese occupied Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands during World War II.
