The recent landing of the
Australian peacekeeping force on Red Beach, Guadalcanal, July, 2003,
drew a strong parallel with another landing by the United States forces
on Red Beach during World War II.
Red Beach, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands
Official United States army
photographs highlight the
United States presence on and around
Red Beach during World War II
Relics of World War II, Red Beach plains,
1975
Some reminders of World War II - Red Beach,
Guadalcanal
The arrival of Australian soldiers to
the Solomon Islands has paved the way
for a brighter future for the younger
generation of Solomon Island children (insert)
Australian peacekeeping soldiers and
heavy
equipment arriving on Red Beach,
Guadalcanal, 24th July 2003
Australian troops from the second
batallion in Townsville are dropped
off by a landing craft from HMAS
Manoora on Red Beach, Solomon Islands
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