Chronology of World War II

Sunday, September 27


Map of the Matanikau Action


Map of the Matanikau Action
Map of the Matanikau Action, 23–27 September. Green represents US Marine units and movements and red Japanese positions and actions. Point Cruz is misidentified as 'Koli Point' and the destroyer USS Monssen that supported the operation is misidentified as USS Ballard.