Guadalcanal and Solomon Islands Battle Map

The Battle for Guadalcanal was a series of engagements from August 1942 through February 1943. Guadalcanal was the first offensive for the Allies in the Pacific as they denied the Japanese the use of an airfield on the island (renamed Henderson Field after the Allies captured it) as the Japanese drove toward Australia. There were numerous land battles across the island as well as naval battles, which led to the waters off Guadalcanal to be nicknamed "Iron Bottom Sound" due to the numerous American and Japanese ships sunk there. This map shows more islands of the Solomons, to include Bougainville, which would be a later site of engagements between the Americans and Japanese.  Result: American Victory Created/Published: 1943 Dimensions (Width x Height): 22.6x16.2 Our printing is archive-quality. Each map is printed using the finest materials and methods. Your map will be handled with white gloves from start to finish. We use the Giclee printing method on the finest paper, which produces a clear, extremely detailed, durable map that is perfect to be proudly displayed in your home or office.  About our framing: Non-glare acrylic to reduce reflection Dry mount to ensure your map is smooth and without wrinkles 1.5 inch, 4-ply white mat to accentuate your map  Black, light walnut, and natural frame color options to match any room Wire mounting Please note that we cannot refund or return custom framed maps. We can replace a damaged frame. If your frame is damaged, please use the Contact Us or email customercare@battlearchives.com Digital watermark does not appear on your purchased map