guadalcanal

Thân thiện

A family enjoys a picnic on the sunny coast of Guadalcanal.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A mountainous island in the South Pacific: The largest island within the nation of Solomon Islands.
   • A significant battle of World War II: A prolonged and pivotal military campaign (1942-1943) fought on and around this island between Allied (primarily U.S.) and Japanese forces.

Examples of Usage

• As a geographical location:

  • Honiara, the capital of the Solomon Islands, is located on the north coast of Guadalcanal.
  • The weather in the interior of Guadalcanal is often rainy and cool.

• As a historical reference:

  • The Battle of Guadalcanal marked a turning point in the Pacific theater.
  • Many historians study the Guadalcanal campaign for its strategic importance.

Advanced Usage

• "The Guadalcanal campaign": Refers to the entire series of naval, air, and land battles associated with the fight for the island.

  • The Guadalcanal campaign was characterized by fierce jungle fighting and several major naval engagements.

• "Guadalcanal veteran": A person who fought in the battle.

  • He was a proud Guadalcanal veteran who rarely spoke of his experiences.

Variants and Related Words

• Solomon Islands (proper noun): The independent Commonwealth nation to which Guadalcanal belongs.
• The Slot (nickname, historical): The nickname for the stretch of water north of Guadalcanal where many naval battles occurred.
• Ironbottom Sound (nickname, historical): The body of water near Guadalcanal, named for the many warships sunk there during the battle.

Synonyms

• The 'Canal (informal, historical): A colloquial term used by Allied servicemen during WWII to refer to Guadalcanal.
• Operation Watchtower (historical): The Allied codename for the invasion of Guadalcanal and Tulagi.

Related Phrases

• "Island hopping": The broader Allied strategy in the Pacific War, of which the capture of Guadalcanal was a key part.
  • The victory at Guadalcanal was a crucial first step in the Allied island hopping strategy.

Related Idioms

• "A Guadalcanal moment" (figurative, rare): Used to describe a situation of extreme hardship, endurance, or a pivotal turning point, drawing an analogy to the battle.
  • Facing the company's financial crisis was their Guadalcanal moment; how they handled it would determine their future.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a battle in World War II in the Pacific (1942-1943); the island was occupied by the Japanese and later recaptured by American forces
2. a mountainous island; the largest of the Solomon Islands in the independent state that is a member of the British Commonwealth

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Guadalcanal
• Battle of Guadalcanal