Guadalcanal Operation. Volume 2
Abstract
Phase 2 (from H hour to Evening, 9 August): Ship to Shore Movement- The convoy reached the transport area at 0651 on the morning of 7 August. Zero hour, the time for the landing on Guadalcanal. was set at 0910 and H hour, the time for the northern attack (Tulagi) was set at 0600. Debarkation was begun immediately under cover of ship's gunfire and air attack of the supporting carrier groups. A favorable sea permitted the use of cargo net gang-ways simultaneously on both sides of all ships. There were ample boats available for the operation and previous arrangements relative to assignment and rendezvousing of boats and the establishment of the boat pool functioned admirably- (Annex A). There was no noise or confusion attendant upon the operation and it proceeded with the smoothness and precision of a well rehearsed peace-time drill. All boat formations crossed lines of departure promptly and moved inshore toward assigned beaches with all boat groups in good order and under excellent control.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1943
- Accession Number
- ADA587853