Wade Hall Battle of Guadalcanal Photographs
Collection
Identifier: 2014-027
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of thirty-four photographs depicting Battle of Guadalcanal, also known as Guadalcanal Campaign and codename Operation Watchtower by American forces. The battle lasted from August 7, 1942 through February 9, 1943.
Dates
- 1942 - 1943-01-01
Conditions Governing Access
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Researchers are advised that the disclosure of certain information pertaining to identifiable living individuals without the consent of those individuals may have legal implications, for which the University of Alabama assumes no responsibility.
Biographical / Historical
The battle of Guadalcanal was one the major battles during the World War II. After the devastation of Pearl Harbor, the United States had gathered enough forces, and with help from allies, to begin attack on Japanese forces. They chose the island of Guadalcanal because the Japanese had built an air base on the island as the part of their plan for invasion of New Guinea.
The Guadalcanal campaign began on August 7, 1942 by landing of American troops on the island. The campaign lasted six months that have seen intense air combat, seven naval battles, and numerous battles ashore.
After devastating losses, Japanese began to evacuate the island of Guadalcanal at the begging of February 1943, and on February 9 allied troops have declared Guadalcanal secure.
Extent
1.0833 Linear Feet (1 container)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This collection depicts Battle of Guadalcanal during the World War II.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Wade Hall.
Processing Information
Processed by Marina Klarić, November 2014.
- Title
- Guide to Wade Hall Battle of Guadalcanal Photographs
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Finding aid created by Marina Klarić, November 2014
- Date
- November 2014
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections Repository