The airfield on this island was called Henderson airfield and it was the operating area of the cactus air force. One side in this battle attempted to resupply their forces through “the slip”. The second worst American naval defeat happened during this battle at Savo Island against Japanese forces. For ten points name this island that was the first to be invaded by Allied forces in the Pacific theater in World War II.
The airfield on this island was called Henderson airfield and it was the operating area of the cactus air force. One side in this battle attempted to resupply their forces through “the slip”. The second worst American naval defeat happened during this battle at Savo Island against Japanese forces. For ten points name this island that was the first to be invaded by Allied forces in the Pacific theater in World War II.
The airfield on this island was called Henderson airfield and it was the operating area of the cactus air force.