Question

which statements accurately describe the battle of guadalcanal? select three answers. it was the first major allied offensive in the pacific. it was fought completely at sea. it ended in a draw. it lasted six months. it ended with japan’s defeat.

Explanation:

1. The Battle of Guadalcanal marked the first large-scale Allied offensive push against Japan in the Pacific Theater of WWII.
2. The campaign ran from August 1942 to February 1943, a duration of approximately six months.
3. The Allies successfully captured and held the island, forcing Japanese forces to withdraw, resulting in a clear Japanese defeat.
4. The battle involved both land, sea, and air combat, so it was not only naval. It did not end in a draw.

Answer:

A. It was the first major Allied offensive in the Pacific.
D. It lasted six months.
E. It ended with Japan's defeat.