August 21, 1942
Today in World War II Pacific History
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FRIDAY, 21 AUGUST 1942

ALASKA (11th AF): A B-24 reconnaissance over Kiska aborts due to weather.

USMC: The Battle of the Tenaru (Ilu River/Alligator Creek) begins with the three waves of Japanese attacks against U.S. Marine defensive positions at Tenaru on Guadalcanal.