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American Marines in Guadalcanal. |
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Japanese prisoners after their surrender. |
On February 1, 1943 the Japanese began their evacuation of Guadalcanal. After a defeat by the American Marines the Japanese requested permission from the emperor to leave. After a few weeks the emperor granted permission and the Japanese left. Guadalcanal battles cost the Japanese 25,000 men, while the Americans lost 1,600 men. Both sides lost 24 warships.
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