Actions along the Matanikau (1942 AD)

Actions along the Matanikau took place in 1942 AD during Guadalcanal campaign.

Battle facts

• Year: 1942 AD
• Date: 1942-10-09
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: Guadalcanal campaign
• Commanders (A): Alexander Vandegrift, Amor L. Sims, Merritt A. Edson, Chesty Puller, Samuel B. Griffith
• Commanders (B): Harukichi Hyakutake, Kiyotake Kawaguchi, Akinosuke Oka, Masao Maruyama, Yumio Nasu
• Casualties: approx. September Action: 91 killed, more than 100 wounded Several weapons captured October Action: 65 killedSeptember action: 30 killed October action: 700 killed
• Outcome: September action: Japanese victory; October action: United States victory
• Coordinates: -9.411°, 160.349°

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