1. 1. Cadet ALVES Kayke AFJROTC Pinkerton Academy 2013 DERRY NH USA
2. 2. Overview WWII Battle of Guadalcanal Naval Air/Cactus Air Force Casualties
3. 3. WWII 1939-1945 Pearl Harbor- Japan December, 7, 1941 Theaters of Operation
4. 4. Battle of Guadalcanal 1942/43 1st US Marines Strategic Location America logistics and Support Japan Domination Pacific Henderson Airfield Dangers faced
5. 5. Naval Nocturnal Tech Tokyo Express Send troops and support Rabaul- Japanese Base
6. 6. Cactus Air Force (Videos) Air Strategies Inverted Plane 8 movement Head to Head Bait
7. 7. P-400 37-mm M4 cannon 400mph NAVY NAVY USAAF Air
8. 8. Casualties - 20,000 - 6,000 2,000 air missions 4 : 1 425 Takedowns
9. 9. Conclusion WWII Battle of Guadalcanal Naval Air/Cactus Air Force Casualties WWII 1939 1945 Africa Europe Pacific Guadalcanal 42-43
10. 10. Sources Website: http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/battle_of_guadalcanal.htm Books: Dougherty, Martin J. 100 Battles: Decisive Conflicts That Shaped the World. Bath, Eng.: Paragon, 2012. Print. Winchester, Jim. Classic Military Aircraft: The World's Fighting Aircraft, 1914-1945. London: Amber, 2010. Print. Videos DogFights Guadalcanal