Matanikau River

The Matanikau River of Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, is located in the northwest part of the island. During the World War II Guadalcanal campaign, several significant engagements occurred between United States and Japanese forces near the river.

Matanikau
A U.S. Marine patrol crosses the Lunga River on Guadalcanal in September 1942
Location
Country	Solomon Islands
Physical characteristics
Source
• location	Guadalcanal
Mouth
• location	Savo Sound
Length	20.5 km (12.7 mi)
Basin size	60 km2 (23 sq mi)
Discharge
• location	mouth

History

The Matanikau River was the scene of four important battles in the Guadalcanal Campaign of World War II, fought by elements of the United States Marine Corps and the Imperial Japanese Army from 19 August to 9 November 1942.

References

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• Flahavin, Peter (2004). "Guadalcanal Battle Sites, 1942-2004". Retrieved 2006-08-02.- Web site with many pictures of Guadalcanal battle sites from 1942 and how they look now.
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• Shaw, Henry I. (1992). "First Offensive: The Marine Campaign For Guadalcanal". Marines in World War II Commemorative Series. Retrieved 2006-07-25.
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