Events tagged with "koli point"

Historical Events tagged with "koli point"

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Military & Warfare

Koli Point Action During Guadalcanal Campaign

November 3rd, 1942 82 years ago

The Koli Point action marked an important clash between American and Japanese forces during the Guadalcanal Campaign. Beginning on November 3, 1942, U.S. Marines launched an attack against Japanese troops entrenched at Koli Point on the north side of Guadalcanal. This operation aimed to secure the area and drive the Japanese from their well-fortified positions. With fierce fighting unfolding over several days, the action ended on November 12, intensifying the struggle for control in the Pacific theater.