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Solomon Blues, Nov. 1943*
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Date: November 1st, 1943*
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Battle Location: Solomon islands*
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Battle Type: USMC assault vs Japan defend*
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Description:
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After the fall of Guadalcanal, the Allies began a series of operations to
clear out the rest of the Solomon Island chain. Operation "Cherry Blossom"
was to secure the island of Bougainville. Assigned to this mission was the
3rd Marine Division. Their objectives was to capture the airfield and the
naval yard. Defending the island were the Japanese of the 23rd Infantry
Regiment. The Allies hoped it would be an easy landing as they had complete
control of sea and air. But the men of the 23rd contained the U.S. marines
for 6 days before withdrawing to the interior of the island.*
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Notes: Converted/adapted by Jose Logrono from the original 1995 Steel Panthers wargame.* (Tested as 2nd player, USMC side)
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Design by: SSI.**