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Allied forces secure Guadalcanal, ending the campaign

On February 9, 1943, the Guadalcanal Campaign concluded as Japanese forces completed their evacuation and Allied commanders declared the island secure.

Allied forces secure Guadalcanal, ending the campaign

It was the first major offensive victory for Allied forces in the Pacific, halting Japanese expansion, boosting Allied morale, and setting the stage for subsequent operations across the Solomon Islands.

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