During World War II, why was the Battle of Guadalcanal important?

1 Answer
Aug 8, 2016

The Japanese reached the height of their land conquests and the U.S. victory was the first American move from defensive to offensive. The momentum was their's for the rest of the war.

Explanation:

The combined arms fighting around Guadalcanal was some of the heaviest in the war. Naval losses were severe on both sides.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guadalcanal_Campaign