where is this river located?
In Solomon Islands.
Matanikau River
The Matanikau River of Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, is located in the northwest part of the island
what is 'actions along the matanikau'? Two engagements between forces during the Guadalcanal campaign. who were the two forces? United State and forces of Imperial Japan. what was the campaign about? The United States wanted to neutralize the major Japanese base at Rabaul while also supporting the Allied New Guinea campaign. where did the engagement between the forces take place? Around the Matanikau river.
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Matanikau River [SEP] Introduction
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.