World War Theatre (1930-1945) IV
The Pacific - Henderson Field
Thu 9 Oct 2025
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World War Theatre (1930-1945) IV
Operation order
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Situation
Background Information
7 August 1942
Guadacanal
British Solomon Islands
In early June, a reconnaissance aircraft spotted that the IJN is constructing an airfield at Lunga point on the island of Guadacanal. From this location, the enemies long range bombers could hit transportation routes from the west coast of the Americas to the east coast of Australia. By early August the airfield had perimeter defenses, barracks and hangars, but no aircraft have been deployed.
Early morning of August 7th the ships have bombarded the costliness forcing the Japanese defenders to move further inland resulting in the first two waves of troops securing the beached.
Third wave is arriving in stages mid-morning and is tasked to secure the airfield.
WARNING: Contains copyrighted music
In early June, a reconnaissance aircraft spotted that the IJN is constructing an airfield at Lunga point on the island of Guadacanal. From this location, the enemies long range bombers could hit transportation routes from the west coast of the Americas to the east coast of Australia. By early August the airfield had perimeter defenses, barracks and hangars, but no aircraft have been deployed.
Early morning of August 7th the ships have bombarded the costliness forcing the Japanese defenders to move further inland resulting in the first two waves of troops securing the beached.
Third wave is arriving in stages mid-morning and is tasked to secure the airfield.
WARNING: Contains copyrighted music
Five-Star Rating System
Combat Intensity: ☆☆☆☆ Roleplay Emphasis: ☆ Difficulty: ☆☆☆