Chronology of World War II

Tuesday, October 19

Marine Paratroopers on Guadalcanal


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)