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World at War Forum

Guadalcanal: Dog Fight in the Pacific
2025-08-05 19:00:00 2025-08-05 20:30:00 America/New_York World at War Forum World at War Forum contributors Steve Pettyjohn and Bob Pence discuss the importance of the battle for Guadalcanal on the war in the Pacific and Japan's eventual defeat. Westlake Porter Public Library - Porter Room

Tuesday, August 05
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-05 19:00:00 2025-08-05 20:30:00 America/New_York World at War Forum World at War Forum contributors Steve Pettyjohn and Bob Pence discuss the importance of the battle for Guadalcanal on the war in the Pacific and Japan's eventual defeat. Westlake Porter Public Library - Porter Room

World at War Forum contributors Steve Pettyjohn and Bob Pence discuss the importance of the battle for Guadalcanal on the war in the Pacific and Japan's eventual defeat.

World at War Forum contributors Steve Pettyjohn and Bob Pence discuss the importance of the battle for Guadalcanal on the war in the Pacific and Japan's eventual defeat.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History and Genealogy |

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