Carlson's Patrol
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Map of Guadalcanal
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Carlson's Raiders land at Aola Bay.
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U.S. forces offensive at Koli Point, Guadalcanal, November, 1942.
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Action at Koli Point between U.S. and Japanese forces on Guadalcanal, November 2-3, 1942.
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U.S. movement and action at Koli Point, November 4-9, 1942.
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Map of Carlson's "Long Patrol."
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Major James Roosevelt, son of U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt, was the executive officer of the 2nd Raiders on the Makin Raid and Guadalcanal.
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A U.S. destroyer provides gunfire support for U.S. forces on Guadalcanal during actions in early November, 1942.
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Native guides lead 2d Raider Battalion Marines during the "Long Patrol" combat/reconnaissance patrol behind Japanese lines, November, 1942.
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Raiders ford a river during the patrol
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Raiders cross an open field during the patrol
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Raider Captain Schreir briefs Marines during the patrol
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Carlson confers with one of his company commanders and Clemens, a coastwatcher, during the patrol
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Carlson, a native chief, and Australian coastwatcher during the patrol
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Guadalcanal natives prepare to help Carlson's Raiders during the patrol
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Marine Raiders cross a log bridge during the patrol
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Carlson bathes in a river as two Marines stand guard during the patrol
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Japanese field gun captured by the Raiders during the patrol
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Dead Japanese soldier encountered by the Raiders during the patrol
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Guadalcanal natives display captured Japanese weapons and flags