Historical Events tagged with "galloping horse"
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Military & Warfare
Battle of Mount Austen Begins
December 15th, 1942 82 years ago
The Battle of Mount Austen, also known as the Galloping Horse and the Sea Horse, commenced as part of the Guadalcanal Campaign. Located on Guadalcanal, this battle involved a significant confrontation between American and Japanese forces. The U.S. sought to secure the strategic island against Japanese advances. This tactical struggle was marked by difficult terrain and harsh conditions, leading to intense combat as both sides aimed to control key positions.
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