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1943 United States Army map of western Guadalcanal and the Russel Islands in the Solomon chain.Map noting the Solomon Islands situation in 1943
1943 United States Army map of western Guadalcanal and the Russel Islands in the Solomon chain.Map noting the Solomon Islands situation in 1943
US Pilot’s Strip Chart of “The Slot” in the Solomon chain with ranges indicated from Henderson Field, Guadalcanal. US aircraft flying from Henderson Field were colloquially known as the “Cactus Air Force” after their radio call sign.Map depicting Operation Cartwheel, 30 Jun 1943 to early 1944
US Pilot’s Strip Chart of “The Slot” in the Solomon chain with ranges indicated from Henderson Field, Guadalcanal. US aircraft flying from Henderson Field were colloquially known as the “Cactus Air Force” after their radio call sign.Map depicting Operation Cartwheel, 30 Jun 1943 to early 1944
United States Hydrographic Office July 1943 map of Efate Island, New Hebrides (now Vanuatu) showing friendly aircraft approach bearings.United States Hydrographic Office July 1943 map of the New Hebrides Islands (now Vanuatu) showing friendly aircraft approach bearings.
United States Hydrographic Office July 1943 map of Efate Island, New Hebrides (now Vanuatu) showing friendly aircraft approach bearings.United States Hydrographic Office July 1943 map of the New Hebrides Islands (now Vanuatu) showing friendly aircraft approach bearings.
Map noting American naval operations off Bougainville, Solomon Islands, 31 Oct-2 Nov 1943Map noting Japanese dispositions at New Britain, Bismarck Archipelago, 30 Nov 1943
Map noting American naval operations off Bougainville, Solomon Islands, 31 Oct-2 Nov 1943Map noting Japanese dispositions at New Britain, Bismarck Archipelago, 30 Nov 1943
1944 United States Army map of Choiseul Island, the northernmost of the Solomon Islands.1944 United States Army map of Malaita Island and the eastern end of Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands.
1944 United States Army map of Choiseul Island, the northernmost of the Solomon Islands.1944 United States Army map of Malaita Island and the eastern end of Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands.
1944 United States Army map of New Georgia and Rendova Islands with a portion of the Solomon Sea in the Solomon Islands.1944 United States Army map of northern Bougainville and Buka Island in the Bismarck Archipelago.
1944 United States Army map of New Georgia and Rendova Islands with a portion of the Solomon Sea in the Solomon Islands.1944 United States Army map of northern Bougainville and Buka Island in the Bismarck Archipelago.
1944 United States Army map of northern Santa Isabel Island in the Solomon Islands.1944 United States Army map of San Cristobal and Rennell Islands with a portion of the Coral Sea in the Solomon Islands.
1944 United States Army map of northern Santa Isabel Island in the Solomon Islands.1944 United States Army map of San Cristobal and Rennell Islands with a portion of the Coral Sea in the Solomon Islands.
1944 United States Army map of southern Bougainville and the Treasury Islands in the Bismarck Archipelago.Map noting engagements in the Solomon Islands and New Guinea, late 1943 to early 1944
1944 United States Army map of southern Bougainville and the Treasury Islands in the Bismarck Archipelago.Map noting engagements in the Solomon Islands and New Guinea, late 1943 to early 1944
Map depicting Operation Cartwheel and the invasion of Gilbert and Marshall Islands, 30 Jun 1943-26 Apr 1944Map of major Pacific War engagements, 1942-1945
Map depicting Operation Cartwheel and the invasion of Gilbert and Marshall Islands, 30 Jun 1943-26 Apr 1944Map of major Pacific War engagements, 1942-1945
Japanese track chart during Battle of Eastern Solomons, 23-25 Aug 1942; Annex B of Toyama
Japanese track chart during Battle of Eastern Solomons, 23-25 Aug 1942; Annex B of Toyama's 1 Nov 1945 interrogation
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