guadalcanal

August 7, 1942, ¡°Large force of ships, unknown number or types, entering the sound. What can they be?¡± Tapped a Japanese radio operator, stationed on the island of Tulagi, neighboring Guadalcanal. This was the beginning of a pivotal battle at Guadalcanal, which would lead to the road to Tokyo and victory. The battle that lasted over six months presented U.S. troops with the obstacles of nature and the Japanese. These were overcome, but at a considerable …

…could actually direct fighter planes to protect ships. The Japanese were not prepared for the manpower, skills, and industrial resources that the U.S. had to offer. The cultural beliefs of the Japanese were a hindrance to them on the battlefield, as well as the stereotypes of Americans. Additionally, they did not understand how powerful the U.S. military was. Maybe the Battle at Guadalcanal can exemplify for other militaries how assumptions can be fatal.