Chronology of World War II
Tuesday, October 19
Marine Paratroopers on Guadalcanal
With their LST in the background, and supplies piled up on the beach at Guadalcanal, a Marine parachute regiment prepares to move up from Guadalcanal. They were to be used as Raiders. Note their camoflaged uniforms, called 'Jungle Suits' ". (AP Wire Photo - October 19, 1943)