Though fierce fighting still rages on Guada canal, the Marines seize control of the Japanese landing field, giving U.S. forces the advantage. For months both sides land reinforcements, until the Japanese number 36,000 and the U.S. forces 45,000. Finally, after losing 24,000 men, the Japanese evacuate their remaining forces in February 1943.
Allied troops capture Marseilles, France.
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