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Victory in the Pacific: Battle of Guadalcanal (August 13, 2021 Start)

Availing ourselves of the best local guides, with accommodations on Guadalcanal that overlook Ironbottom Sound with Savo Island looming in the distance, we will honor the sacrifices made in these historic and seldom visited settings.

August 13 12:00 AM to August 21 12:00 AM
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+ Add to calendar 2021-08-13 12:00:00 AM 2021-08-21 12:00:00 AM America/Mexico_City Brisbane Guadalcanal Tulagi 945 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130 Victory in the Pacific: Battle of Guadalcanal (August 13, 2021 Start) Availing ourselves of the best local guides, with accommodations on Guadalcanal that overlook Ironbottom Sound with Savo Island looming in the distance, we will honor the sacrifices made in these historic and seldom visited settings.
Location: Brisbane Guadalcanal Tulagi

With its position in the South Pacific, Guadalcanal was an ideal location for a Japanese airfield that could threaten vital US sea lanes to Australia. Availing ourselves of the best local guides, with accommodations on Guadalcanal that overlook Ironbottom Sound with Savo Island looming in the distance, we will honor the sacrifices made in these historic and seldom visited settings.

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