U.S. Marines land on Guadalcanal, marking the start of the first major offensive by Allied forces against Japan in the Pacific.
Allied forces secure Guadalcanal, marking a turning point in the Pacific War as Japanese forces are pushed back.
U.S. Marines launch assault on Cape Gloucester, New Britain, to secure airfields and strategic positions from Japanese control.
Battle ends with Allied victory, significant for its high casualties and strategic impact on the closing stages of the war.
Japan surrenders following the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, officially ending World War II in the Pacific.
The Marines are deployed from the United States to the Pacific during World War II to fight against the Japanese Imperial Army.
The Marines engage in intense combat during the Battle of Guadalcanal, experiencing brutal jungle warfare and high casualties.
The Marines take a brief respite and shore leave in Sydney, Australia, where they experience the hardships of war and attempts to find normalcy.
The Marines participate in the massive and brutal Battle of Okinawa as the Allies move closer to the Japanese mainland.
