and the end of World War II. Notes References Books Web External links 1942 in Japan 1942 in the Solomon Islands 1943 in Japan 1943 in the Solomon Islands Battles and operations of World War II involving the Solomon Islands Battles of World War II involving Japan Battles of World War II involving the United States Conflicts in 1942 Conflicts in 1943 Guadalcanal Campaign Military history of Japan during World War II Pacific Ocean theatre of World War II United States Marine Corps in World War II December 1942 events January 1943 events