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On This Day 1943: Japanese troops evacuate Guadalcanal (24 photos & video)

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Feb 8, 2016

On this day in 1943, Japanese troops evacuate Guadalcanal, leaving the island in Allied possession after a prolonged campaign. The American victory paved the way for other Allied wins in the Solomon Islands.

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