set: The Gruiformes are an order containing a considerable number of living and extinct bird families , with a widespread geographical diversity .

set: The Gruiformes are an order with many living and extinct bird families , and a widespread geographical diversity .


set: Grumpy Cat was featured on the front page of `` The Wall Street Journal '' on May 30 , 2013 , and on the cover of `` New York '' magazine on October 7 , 2013 .

set: Grumpy Cat was on the front page of `` The Wall Street Journal '' on May 30 , 2013 , and on the cover of `` New York '' magazine on October 7 , 2013 .


set: TMZ reported that Friskies paid for flying first class , a private hotel room with king-sized bed , a personal assistant , a chauffeur , and unlimited Friskies food and bottled water .

set: TMZ reported that Friskies paid for her to fly first class . They gave her a private hotel room with a king-sized bed , a personal assistant , a chauffeur , and all the Friskies food and bottled water she wanted .


set: In September 2013 , it was announced that Grumpy Cat would become the Official Spokescat of Friskies .

set: In September 2013 , it was announced that Grumpy Cat would become the Official Spokescat of Friskies and sponsor their advertising .


set: In August 2015 it was announced that Grumpy Cat would get her own animatronic waxwork at Madame Tussauds in San Franscisco .

set: In August 2015 , it was announced that Grumpy Cat would get her own wax sculpture at Madame Tussauds in San Franscisco .


set: Tardar Sauce is undersized and has hind legs that `` are a bit different '' .

set: Tardar Sauce is small for her breed and has hind legs that `` are a bit different '' .


set: Ben Lashes is Grumpy Cat 's manager who also represents Keyboard Cat and Nyan Cat .

set: She has a manager , Ben Lashes . He also represents Keyboard Cat and Nyan Cat .


set: `` The Guardian '' , `` MySA '' , and `` St. Louis Post Dispatch '' were more positive in their reviews , and the `` St. Louis Post Dispatch '' commented that although the film was `` terrible '' they still enjoyed it overall .

set: `` The Guardian '' and `` St. Louis Post Dispatch '' were a bit more positive in their reviews . The `` St. Louis Post Dispatch '' said that although the film was `` terrible '' they still enjoyed it overall .


set: Grundy Center is a city in Grundy County , Iowa , United States .

set: Grundy Center is a city of Iowa in the United States .


set: Gruny is a commune in the Somme department in Picardie in northern France .

set: Gruny is a commune . It is in the region Picardie in the Somme department in the north of France .


set: Grus ( , or colloquially ) is a constellation in the southern sky .

set: Grus is a constellation in the southern sky .


set: They have long antennae ( 23 -- 45 segments ) and long cerci ( 5 -- 8 segments ) , but no wings .

set: They have long antennae ( 23 -- 45 segments ) and long cerci ( appendages on the rear ; 5 -- 8 segments ) , but no wings .


set: Most are nocturnal and appear to feed on detritus .

set: Most are nocturnal and appear to feed on detritus ( rubbish ) .


set: Grylloblattidae is a family of extremophile ( psychrophile ) and wingless insects that live in the cold on top of mountains .

set: Grylloblattidae is a family of extremophile and wingless insects that live in the cold on top of mountains .


set: The family is placed in its own suborder , Grylloblattodea , and in its own former order , Grylloblattaria .

set: The family is placed in its own suborder , Grylloblattodea , and sometimes in its own order , Grylloblattaria .


set: The organism could have been a giant bacterium or bacterial colony , but because of its size ( over one centimeter ) and consistent form , is more likely to have been a eukaryotic alga .

set: It might have been a giant bacterium or bacterial colony . Its size ( over one centimeter ) and consistent form , suggest it is a eukaryotic alga .


set: The soft parts of the animal occupied the cavity between the two shells , just like modern oysters .

set: The soft parts of the animal lived in the gap between the two shells , just like modern oysters .


set: The shells also feature prominent growth bands .

set: The shells have prominent growth bands .


set: The larger , curved shell sat within the mud on the sea floor .

set: The large curved shell sat in the mud on the sea floor .


set: Gränichen is a municipality in the district of Aarau of the canton of Aargau in Switzerland .

set: Gränichen is a municipality of the district of Aarau of the canton of Aargau in Switzerland .


set: Gränna Church ( ) is a church building in Gränna in Sweden .

set: ) is a church building in Gränna in Sweden . It belongs to the Gränna Parish of the Church of Sweden .


set: Belonging to the Jönköping Sofia-Järstorp Parish of the Church of Sweden , it was opened on 1 December 1962 .

set: It belongs to the Jönköping Sofia-Järstorp Parish of the Church of Sweden . The church was opened on 1 December 1962 .


set: Grécourt is a commune in the Somme department in Picardie in northern France .

set: Grécourt is a commune . It is in the region Picardie in the Somme department in the north of France .


set: Grévillers is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France .

set: Grévillers is a commune . It is found in the region Nord-Pas-de-Calais in the Pas-de-Calais department in the north of France .


set: It serves as the municipal seat for the surrounding municipality of the same name .

set: It is the municipal seat for the surrounding municipality of the same name .


set: Guachochi is one of the 67 municipalities of Chihuahua , in northern Mexico .

set: Guachochi is a one of the 67 municipalities of Chihuahua , in northern Mexico .


set:
The municipal seat lies at Guachochi .
The municipal seat is Guachochi .


set: Tokyo Express no longer has terminus on Guadalcanal . ''


set: Wright 's destroyers detected Tanaka 's force on radar and the destroyer commander requested permission to attack with torpedoes .

set: Wright 's destroyers detected Tanaka 's force on radar and the commander requested permission to attack with torpedoes .


set: Instead , the ships carrying Kawaguchi 's soldiers were sent to Rabaul .

set: Instead , ships carrying Kawaguchi 's soldiers were sent to Rabaul .


set: The transports were guarded by 13 warships commanded by Japanese Rear Admiral Raizo Tanaka , who planned to land the troops on Guadalcanal on 24 August .

set: The transports were guarded by 13 warships commanded by Japanese Rear Admiral Raizo Tanaka . He planned to land the troops on Guadalcanal on 24 August .


set: It is the name of the graveyard of the Japanese army . ''


set: -- Major General Alexander Patch , USACommander , U.S. Forces on Guadalcanal Guadalcanal is no longer merely a name of an island in Japanese military history .

set: -- Major General Alexander Patch , USACommander , U.S. Forces on Guadalcanal '' Guadalcanal is no longer merely a name of an island in Japanese military history .


set: Throughout the day of 14 November , aircraft from Henderson Field and `` Enterprise '' attacked Mikawa 's and Tanaka 's ships , sinking one heavy cruiser and seven of the transports .

set: Throughout 14 November , aircraft from Henderson Field and `` Enterprise '' attacked Mikawa 's and Tanaka 's ships , sinking one heavy cruiser and seven of the transports .


set: The Americans and Japanese remained facing each other along a line just west of Point Cruz for the next six weeks .

set: The Americans and Japanese remained facing each other along a line west of Point Cruz for the next six weeks .


set: After the Japanese withdrawal , Guadalcanal and Tulagi were developed into major bases supporting the Allied advance further up the Solomon Islands chain .

set: After the Japanese withdrawal , Guadalcanal and Tulagi were developed into major bases . These bases supported the Allied advance further up the Solomon Islands chain .


set: The convoy of U.S. Army troops reached Guadalcanal as scheduled the next day and successfully delivered its cargo and passengers to the island .

set: The convoy of U.S. Army troops reached Guadalcanal as scheduled the next day and delivered its cargo and passengers to the island .


set: The 17th Army , at that time heavily involved in the Japanese campaign in New Guinea , had only a few units available .

set: The 17th Army , at that time involved in the Japanese campaign in New Guinea , had only a few units available .


set: Small Allied naval convoys arrived at Guadalcanal on 23 August , 29 August , 1 September , and 8 September to provide the Marines at Lunga with more food , ammunition , aircraft fuel , and aircraft technicians .

set: Small Allied naval convoys arrived at Guadalcanal on 23 August 29 August , 1 September , and 8 September . They provided the Marines at Lunga with more food , ammunition , aircraft fuel , and aircraft technicians .


set: On 18 September an Allied naval convoy delivered 4,157 men from the 3rd Provisional Marine Brigade ( the 7th Marine Regiment plus a battalion from the 11th Marine Regiment and some additional support units ) , 137 vehicles , tents , aviation fuel , ammunition , rations and engineering equipment to Guadalcanal .

set: On 18 September an Allied naval convoy delivered 4,157 men from the 3rd Provisional Marine Brigade ( the 7th Marine Regiment plus a battalion from the 11th Marine Regiment and some additional support units ) . The convoy also delivered 137 vehicles , tents , aviation fuel , ammunition , rations and engineering equipment to Guadalcanal .


set: However , any Japanese ship remaining during daylight hours within range of the aircraft at Henderson Field , about , was in great danger from air attack .

set: However , any Japanese ship remaining within range of the aircraft at Henderson Field during the daylight hours , about 200 mi , was in great danger from air attack .


set: Between 29 August and 4 September , various Japanese light cruisers , destroyers , and patrol boats were able to land almost 5,000 troops at Taivu Point , including most of the 35th Infantry Brigade , much of the Aoba ( 4th ) Regiment , and the rest of Ichiki 's regiment .

set: Between 29 August and 4 September , Japanese light cruisers , destroyers , and patrol boats were able to land almost 5,000 troops at Taivu Point , including most of the 35th Infantry Brigade , much of the Aoba ( 4th ) Regiment , and the rest of Ichiki 's regiment .


set: The anchorage around Tulagi became an important advanced base for Allied warships and transport ships supporting the Solomon Islands campaign .

set: The anchorage around Tulagi became an important base for Allied warships and transport ships supporting the Solomon Islands campaign .


set: Thus , at dusk on 23 October , two battalions of the 4th Infantry Regiment and the nine tanks of the 1st Independent Tank Company launched attacks on the U.S. Marine defenses at the mouth of the Matanikau .

set: Thus , at dusk on 23 October , two battalions of the 4th Infantry Regiment and the nine tanks of the 1st Independent Tank Company attacked on the U.S. Marine defenses at the mouth of the Matanikau .


set: The Japanese planned to transport a total of 17,500 troops from these two divisions to Guadalcanal to take part in the next major attack on the Lunga Perimeter set for 20 October 1942 .

set: The Japanese planned to transport 17,500 troops from these two divisions to Guadalcanal for the next major attack on the Lunga Perimeter set for 20 October 1942 .


set: Later on the morning of 12 October , four Japanese destroyers from the supply convoy turned back to assist Gotō 's retreating , damaged warships .

set: Later on the morning of 12 October , four Japanese destroyers from the supply convoy turned back to help Gotō 's damaged warships .


set: He also provided a warship support force that included two battleships .

set: He also provided a warship force that included two battleships .


set: The raids killed 35 Japanese at a cost of 17 Marines and three U.S. Navy personnel killed .

set: The attacks killed 35 Japanese at a cost of 17 Marines and three U.S. Navy personnel .


set: This is sometimes called the Midnight Raid on Guadalcanal .

set: This has sometimes been called the Midnight Raid on Guadalcanal .


set: On 8 September , after being dropped-off near Taivu by boat , Edson 's men captured Tasimboko as the Japanese defenders retreated into the jungle .

set: On 8 September , after being dropped-off near Taivu by boat , Edson 's men captured Tasimboko as the Japanese retreated into the jungle .


set: Allied naval carrier forces in the area , now under the overall command of William Halsey , Jr. , also hoped to meet the Japanese naval forces in battle .

set: Allied naval carrier forces in the area , now under the command of William Halsey , Jr. , also hoped to meet the Japanese naval forces in battle .


set: On 9 February , Patch realized that the Japanese were gone and declared Guadalcanal secure for Allied forces , ending the campaign .

set: On 9 February , Patch realized that the Japanese were gone and declared Guadalcanal secure for Allied forces , ending the battle .


set: The Japanese immediately began to prepare for their next attempt to recapture Henderson Field .

set: The Japanese began to prepare for their next attempt to recapture Henderson Field .


set: Two Japanese destroyers were sunk and another destroyer and `` Hiei '' heavily damaged .

set: Two Japanese destroyers were sunk and another destroyer and `` Hiei '' was heavily damaged .


set: That night , as the transports unloaded , two groups of screening Allied cruisers and destroyers , under the command of British Rear Admiral Victor Crutchley VC , were surprised and defeated by a Japanese force of seven cruisers and one destroyer from the 8th Fleet based at Rabaul and Kavieng and commanded by Japanese Vice Admiral Gunichi Mikawa .

set: That night , as the transports unloaded , two groups of Allied cruisers and destroyers , under the command of British Rear Admiral Victor Crutchley VC , were defeated by a Japanese force of seven cruisers and one destroyer from the 8th Fleet based at Rabaul and Kavieng and commanded by Japanese Vice Admiral Gunichi Mikawa .


set: Hyakutake prepared to send more troops to Guadalcanal for another attempt to recapture Henderson Field .

set: Hyakutake sent more troops to Guadalcanal for another attempt to recapture Henderson Field .


set: Meanwhile , on 4 November , two companies from the 2nd Marine Raider Battalion , commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Evans Carlson landed by boat at Aola Bay , east of Lunga Point .

set: On 4 November , two companies from the 2nd Marine Raider Battalion , commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Evans Carlson landed by boat at Aola Bay , 40 mi east of Lunga Point .


set: At 05:55 , U.S. aircraft and artillery began attacking the beached transports , destroying all four transports along with most of the supplies that they carried .

set: At 05:55 , U.S. aircraft and artillery began attacking the transports , destroying all four transports along with most of the supplies that they carried .


set: Many of the shells were fragmentation shells , specifically designed to destroy land targets .

set: Many of the shells were fragmentation shells , designed to destroy land targets .


set: Ichiki 's assault was defeated with heavy Japanese losses in what became known as the Battle of the Tenaru .

set: Ichiki 's attack was defeated with heavy Japanese losses in what became known as the Battle of the Tenaru .


set: By the time Shōji 's forces reached the Lunga River in mid-November , about halfway to the Matanikau , only 1,300 men remained with the main body .

set: By the time Shōji 's forces reached the Lunga River in mid-November , about halfway to the Matanikau , only 1,300 men remained .


set: As a result of the loss of carrier-based air cover , Turner decided to withdraw his ships from Guadalcanal , even though less than half of the supplies and heavy equipment needed by the troops ashore had been unloaded .

set: As a result of the loss of carrier-based air cover , Turner pulled back his ships from Guadalcanal , even though less than half of the supplies and heavy equipment needed by the troops ashore had been unloaded .


set: On 12 October , a company of Japanese engineers began to break a trail , called the `` Maruyama Road '' , from the Matanikau towards the southern portion of the U.S. Lunga perimeter .

set: On 12 October , a group of Japanese engineers began to cut a trail , called the `` Maruyama Road '' , from the Matanikau towards the southern portion of the U.S. Lunga perimeter .


set: Meanwhile , the Japanese 2nd and 38th Infantry Divisions were transported from the Dutch East Indies to Rabaul beginning on 13 September .

set: The Japanese 2nd and 38th Infantry Divisions were transported from the Dutch East Indies to Rabaul beginning on 13 September .


set: Two companies from Kawaguchi 's 2nd Battalion charged up the southern edge of the ridge and pushed Edson 's troops back to Hill 123 on the center part of the ridge .

set: Two companies from Kawaguchi 's 2nd Battalion moved up the southern edge of the ridge and pushed Edson 's troops back to Hill 123 on the center part of the ridge .


set: In total the Japanese lost 2,200 -- 3,000 troops in the battle while the Americans lost around 80 killed .

set: The Japanese lost 2,200 -- 3,000 troops in the battle while the Americans lost around 80 killed .


set: On 20 August , the escort carrier delivered two squadrons of Marine aircraft to Henderson Field , one a squadron of 19 F4F Wildcats and the other a squadron of 12 SBD Dauntlesses .

set: On 20 August , the escort carrier USS `` Long Island '' delivered two squadrons of Marine aircraft to Henderson Field , one a squadron of 19 F4F Wildcats and the other a squadron of 12 SBD Dauntlesses .


set: On 18 December , Allied ( mainly U.S. Army ) forces began attacking Japanese positions on Mount Austen .

set: On 18 December , Allied ( mainly U.S. Army ) forces began attacking Japanese soldiers on Mount Austen .


set: In the resulting mêlée , Abe 's warships sank or severely damaged all but one cruiser and one destroyer in Callaghan 's force and both Callaghan and Scott were killed .


set: A few small groups of Japanese broke through the American defenses , but were all hunted down and killed over the next several days .

set: A few small groups of Japanese that broke through the American defenses , were all killed over the next several days .


set: The U.S. force , under the command of Willis A. Lee aboard `` Washington '' , reached Guadalcanal and Savo Island just before midnight on 14 November , shortly before Kondo 's bombardment force arrived .

set: The U.S. force , under the command of Willis A. Lee aboard `` Washington '' , reached Guadalcanal and Savo Island just before midnight on 14 November , shortly before Kondo 's bombing force arrived .


set: About half of Maruyama 's survivors were ordered to retreat back to the upper Matanikau Valley while the 230th Infantry Regiment under Colonel Toshinari Shōji was told to head for Koli Point , east of the Lunga perimeter .

set: About half of Maruyama 's survivors were ordered to retreat back to the Matanikau Valley . The 230th Infantry Regiment under Colonel Toshinari Shōji was told to go to Koli Point , east of the Lunga perimeter .


set: The Japanese secretly began to prepare for the evacuation , called Operation Ke , scheduled to begin during the latter part of January 1943 .

set: The Japanese secretly began to prepare for the evacuation , called Operation Ke , scheduled to begin during January 1943 .


set: Tulagi and two nearby small islands , Gavutu and Tanambogo , were assaulted by 3,000 U.S. Marines .

set: Tulagi and two nearby small islands , Gavutu and Tanambogo , were attacked by 3,000 U.S. Marines .


set: The situation forced the Japanese to return to using destroyers to deliver the necessary supplies .

set: This forced the Japanese to return to using destroyers to deliver the necessary supplies .


set: The Americans counted the bodies of 450 -- 475 Japanese dead in the Koli Point area and captured most of Shōji 's heavy weapons and provisions .

set: The Americans counted the bodies of 450 -- 475 Japanese dead in the Koli Point area and captured most of Shōji 's heavy weapons and supplies .


set: The operation was commanded by Merritt Edson and its goal was to capture Kokumbona , headquarters of the 17th Army , west of Point Cruz .

set: The attack was commanded by Merritt Edson and its goal was to capture Kokumbona , headquarters of the 17th Army , west of Point Cruz .


set: Of these , the 35th Infantry Brigade under Major General Kiyotake Kawaguchi was at Palau , the 4th ( Aoba ) Infantry Regiment was in the Philippines and the 28th ( Ichiki ) Infantry Regiment , under the command of Colonel Kiyonao Ichiki , was on board transport ships near Guam .

set: The 35th Infantry Brigade under Major General Kiyotake Kawaguchi was at Palau . The 4th ( Aoba ) Infantry Regiment was in the Philippines and the 28th ( Ichiki ) Infantry Regiment , under the command of Colonel Kiyonao Ichiki , was on transport ships near Guam .


set: With some difficulty , the Marines secured all three islands ; Tulagi on 8 August , and Gavutu and Tanambogo by 9 August .

set: With some difficulty , the Marines captured all three islands ; Tulagi on 8 August , and Gavutu and Tanambogo by 9 August .


set: On the night of 1 February 20 destroyers from Mikawa 's 8th Fleet under Shintaro Hashimoto successfully extracted 4,935 soldiers , mainly from the 38th Division , from the island .

set: On the night of February 1 , 20 destroyers from Mikawa 's 8th Fleet under Shintaro Hashimoto removed 4,935 soldiers , mainly from the 38th Division , from the island .


set: Yamamoto ordered Nobutake Kondō to assemble another bombardment force using warships from Truk and Abe 's force to attack Henderson Field on 15 November .

set: Yamamoto ordered Nobutake Kondō to assemble another bombing force using warships from Truk and Abe 's force to attack Henderson Field on 15 November .


set: At the same time , Wright 's cruisers opened fire , quickly hitting and destroying one of the Japanese guard destroyers .

set: At the same time , Wright 's cruisers opened fire , hitting and destroying one of the Japanese destroyers .


set: The landing force split into two groups , with one group assaulting Guadalcanal , and the other Tulagi , Florida , and nearby islands .

set: The landing force split into two groups , with one group attacking Guadalcanal , and the other Tulagi , Florida , and nearby islands .


set: During the landing operations on 7 and 8 August , Japanese naval aircraft based at Rabaul , under the command of Sadayoshi Yamada , attacked the Allied amphibious forces several times , setting afire the transport USS `` George F. Elliot '' ( which sank two days later ) and heavily damaging the destroyer .

set: During the landing operations on 7 and 8 August , Japanese naval aircraft based at Rabaul , under the command of Sadayoshi Yamada , attacked the Allied forces several times , setting afire the transport USS `` George F. Elliot '' ( which sank two days later ) and heavily damaging the destroyer USS `` Jarvis '' .


set: Between 9 and 11 October the U.S. 1st Battalion 2nd Marines raided two small Japanese outposts about east of the Lunga perimeter at Gurabusu and Koilotumaria near Aola Bay .

set: Between 9 and 11 October the U.S. 1st Battalion 2nd Marines attacked two small Japanese outposts about 30 mi east of the Lunga perimeter at Gurabusu and Koilotumaria near Aola Bay .


set: The bombardment heavily damaged both runways , burned almost all of the available aviation fuel , destroyed 48 of the CAF 's 90 aircraft , and killed 41 men , including six CAF pilots .

set: The bombing heavily damaged both runways , burned almost all of the available airplane fuel , destroyed 48 of the CAF 's 90 aircraft , and killed 41 men , including six CAF pilots .


set: The two opposing carrier forces confronted each other on the morning of 26 October , in what became known as the Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands .

set: The two opposing carrier forces battled each other on the morning of 26 October , in what became known as the Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands .


set: In contrast to Tulagi , Gavutu , and Tanambogo , the landings on Guadalcanal encountered much less resistance .

set: In contrast to Tulagi , Gavutu , and Tanambogo , the landings on Guadalcanal had much less resistance .


set: On 14 September Kawaguchi led the survivors of his shattered brigade on a five-day march west to the Matanikau Valley to join with Oka 's unit .

set: On 14 September Kawaguchi led the survivors on a five-day march west to the Matanikau Valley to join with Oka 's unit .


set: Fletcher withdrew from the Solomon Islands area with his carrier task forces the evening of 8 August .

set: Fletcher pulled back from the Solomon Islands area with his carrier task forces the evening of 8 August .


set: The new command encompassed both Hyakutake 's 17th Army and the 18th Army in New Guinea .

set: The new command included both Hyakutake 's 17th Army and the 18th Army in New Guinea .


set: Attempts to use only submarines the last two weeks in November failed to provide sufficient food for Hyakutake 's forces .

set: Attempts to use only submarines the last two weeks in November did not provide enough food for Hyakutake 's forces .


set: The Japanese convoy reached Tassafaronga on Guadalcanal at midnight on 14 October and began unloading .

set: The Japanese convoy reached Guadalcanal at midnight on 14 October and began unloading .


set: On the nights of 4 and 7 February , Hashimoto and his destroyers completed the evacuation of most of the remaining Japanese forces from Guadalcanal .

set: On the nights of 4 and 7 February , Hashimoto and his destroyers completed the removal of most of the remaining Japanese forces from Guadalcanal .


set: On 8 August , a Japanese destroyer from Rabaul delivered 113 naval reinforcement troops to the Matanikau position .

set: On 8 August , a Japanese destroyer from Rabaul delivered 113 troops to the Matanikau position .


set: The same day , Shoji 's unit reached Koli Point and made camp .

set: Shoji 's unit reached Koli Point and made a camp .


set: Between 21 August and 3 September , he relocated three Marine battalions , including the 1st Raider Battalion , under Merritt A. Edson ( Edson 's Raiders ) , and the 1st Parachute Battalion from Tulagi and Gavutu to Guadalcanal .

set: Between 21 August and 3 September , he sent three Marine battalions , including the 1st Raider Battalion , under Merritt A. Edson ( Edson 's Raiders ) , and the 1st Parachute Battalion from Tulagi and Gavutu to Guadalcanal .


set: The convoy on 1 September also brought 392 construction engineers to maintain and improve Henderson Field .

set: The 1 September convoy also brought 392 construction engineers to work on Henderson Field .


set: The rest of Tanaka 's warships abandoned the supply mission , increased speed , turned , and launched a total of 44 torpedoes in the direction of Wright 's cruisers .

set: The rest of Tanaka 's warships abandoned the supply mission , turned , and launched 44 torpedoes in the direction of Wright 's cruisers .


set: U.S. Army Major General Alexander Patch replaced Vandegrift as commander of Allied forces on Guadalcanal , which by January totaled just over 50,000 men .

set: U.S. Army Major General Alexander Patch replaced Vandegrift as commander of Allied forces on Guadalcanal . By January this was over 50,000 men .


set: The Japanese destroyers were usually able to make round trips down `` The Slot '' ( New Georgia Sound ) to Guadalcanal and back in a single night throughout the campaign , minimizing their exposure to Allied air attack .

set: The Japanese destroyers were usually able to make round trips down ( New Georgia Sound ) to Guadalcanal and back in a single night throughout the campaign , minimizing their risk of Allied air attack .


set: Five days worth of food had been landed from the transports , which , along with captured Japanese provisions , gave the Marines a total of 14 days worth of food .

set: Five days worth of food had been landed from the transports , which , along with captured Japanese food , gave the Marines a total of 14 days worth of food .


set: Soon after the patrol landed , a nearby platoon of Japanese naval troops attacked and almost completely wiped out the Marine patrol .

set: Soon after the patrol landed , a nearby platoon of Japanese naval troops attacked and almost completely killed the Marine patrol .


set: After dark , Tanaka and the remaining four transports continued towards Guadalcanal as Kondo 's force approached to bombard Henderson Field .

set: After dark , Tanaka and the remaining four transports continued towards Guadalcanal as Kondo 's force approached to bomb Henderson Field .


set: Mikawa , who was unaware Fletcher was preparing to withdraw with the U.S. carriers , immediately retired to Rabaul without attempting to attack the transports .

set: Mikawa , who was unaware Fletcher was preparing to pull back with the U.S. carriers , immediately went back to Rabaul without attempting to attack the transports .


set: At Koli Point early in the morning 3 November , five Japanese destroyers delivered 300 army troops to support Shōji and his troops who were en route to Koli Point after the Battle for Henderson Field .

set: At Koli Point early in the morning 3 November , five Japanese destroyers delivered 300 army troops . They were sent to help Shōji and his troops who were going to Koli Point after the Battle for Henderson Field .


set: On 24 and 25 August , the two carrier forces fought the Battle of the Eastern Solomons , which resulted in both fleets retreating from the area after taking some damage , with the Japanese losing one light aircraft carrier .

set: On 24 and 25 August , the two carrier forces fought the Battle of the Eastern Solomons , which resulted in both fleets pulling back from the area after taking some damage . Japan lost one light aircraft carrier .


set: The two battleships , and , equipped with special fragmentation shells , were to bombard Henderson Field on the night of 12 -- 13 November and destroy it and the aircraft stationed there in order to allow the slow , heavy transports to reach Guadalcanal and unload safely the next day .

set: The two battleships , `` Hiei '' and `` Kirishima '' , with special fragmentation shells , were to bomb Henderson Field on the night of 12 -- 13 November and destroy it and the aircraft stationed there . This would allow the slow , heavy transports to reach Guadalcanal and unload safely the next day .


set: After these clashes , Fletcher was concerned about the losses to his carrier fighter aircraft strength , anxious about the threat to his carriers from further Japanese air attacks , and worried about his ships ' fuel levels .

set: After these fights , Fletcher was concerned about the losses to his carrier fighter aircraft . He was also anxious about the threat to his carriers from Japanese air attacks , and worried about his ships ' fuel levels .


set: Bad weather allowed the Allied expeditionary force to arrive unseen by the Japanese on the night of 6 August and the morning of 7 August , taking the defenders by surprise .

set: Bad weather allowed the Allied force to arrive near Guadalcanal unseen by the Japanese on the night of 6 August and the morning of 7 August and take the defenders by surprise .


set: Allied warships bombarded the invasion beaches while U.S. carrier aircraft bombed Japanese positions on the target islands and destroyed 15 Japanese seaplanes at their base near Tulagi .

set: Allied warships bombed the invasion beaches while U.S. carrier aircraft bombed Japanese forces on the target islands and destroyed 15 Japanese seaplanes at their base near Tulagi .


set: On 11 September , the 840 men of Edson 's battalion were deployed onto and around the ridge .

set: On 11 September , the 840 men of Edson 's battalion were sent onto and around the ridge .


set: Throughout the day of 15 October , a string of CAF aircraft from Henderson bombed and strafed the unloading convoy , destroying three of the cargo ships .

set: Throughout the day of 15 October , CAF aircraft from Henderson bombed and machine-gunned the unloading convoy , destroying three of the cargo ships .


set: `` Hiei '' sank later that day after repeated air attacks by CAF aircraft and aircraft from the U.S. carrier .

set: `` Hiei '' sank later that day after air attacks by CAF aircraft and aircraft from the U.S. carrier `` Enterprise '' .


set: At the same time that Hyakutake 's troops were attacking the Lunga perimeter , Japanese aircraft carriers and other large warships under the overall direction of Isoroku Yamamoto moved into a position near the southern Solomon Islands .

set: At the same time that Hyakutake 's troops were attacking the Lunga perimeter , Japanese aircraft carriers and other large warships led by Isoroku Yamamoto moved near the southern Solomon Islands .


set: Further Japanese attacks near the Matanikau on 26 October were also repulsed with heavy losses for the Japanese .

set: Further Japanese attacks near the Matanikau on 26 October were also defeated with heavy losses for the Japanese .


set: Halsey ordered the remainder of the task force to return to base and directed the rest of his naval forces to take station in the Coral Sea , south of Guadalcanal , to be ready to counter the perceived Japanese offensive .

set: Halsey ordered the remainder of the task force to return to base and directed the rest of his naval forces to take station in the Coral Sea , south of Guadalcanal , to be ready to respond to a Japanese attack .


set: In response , Vandegrift ordered Puller 's Marine battalion plus two of the 164th infantry battalions , along with Hanneken 's battalion , to move towards Koli Point to attack the Japanese forces there .

set: In response , Vandegrift ordered Puller 's Marine battalion plus two of the 164th infantry battalions , along with Hanneken 's battalion , to attack the Japanese forces there .


set: Seventeen SBDs and 20 Wildcats at Espiritu Santo were quickly flown to Henderson and U.S. Army and Marine transport aircraft began to shuttle aviation gasoline from Espiritu Santo to Guadalcanal .

set: Seventeen SBDs and 20 Wildcats at Espiritu Santo were flown to Henderson and U.S. Army and Marine transport aircraft began to transport airplane gasoline to Guadalcanal .


set: After the two forces made contact , Kondo 's force quickly sank three of the U.S. destroyers and heavily damaged the fourth .

set: After the two forces met , Kondo 's force quickly sank three of the U.S. destroyers and heavily damaged the fourth .


set: The other relocated battalion , the 1st Battalion , 5th Marine Regiment ( 1/5 ) , was landed by boat west of the Matanikau near Kokumbuna village on 27 August with the mission of attacking Japanese units in the area , much as in the first Matanikau action of 19 August .

set: The other relocated battalion , the 1st Battalion , 5th Marine Regiment ( 1/5 ) , was landed west of the Matanikau near Kokumbuna village on 27 August . They had the mission of attacking Japanese units in the area .


set: On the night of 12 September , Kawaguchi 's 1st Battalion attacked the Raiders between the Lunga River and ridge , forcing one Marine company to fall back to the ridge before the Japanese halted their attack for the night .

set: On the night of 12 September , Kawaguchi 's 1st Battalion attacked the Raiders between the Lunga River and ridge . One Marine company had to fall back to the ridge before the Japanese stopped their attack for the night .


set: As a result , by 08:00 on 26 October , Hyakutake called off any further attacks and ordered his forces to retreat .

set: As a result , by 08:00 on 26 October , Hyakutake stopped the attacks and ordered his forces to retreat .


set: On 15 September Hyakutake at Rabaul learned of Kawaguchi 's defeat and forwarded the news to Imperial General Headquarters in Japan .

set: On 15 September Hyakutake at Rabaul learned of Kawaguchi 's loss and sent the news to Imperial General Headquarters in Japan .


set: As the Tenaru battle was ending , more Japanese reinforcements were already on their way .

set: As the Tenaru battle was ending , more Japanese troops were already on their way .


set: In total , all but 128 of the original 917 members of the Ichiki Regiment 's First Element were killed in the battle .

set: In total , all but 128 of the original 917 members of the Ichiki Regiment 's force were killed in the battle .


set: To cover the landings of these troops and provide support for the operation to retake Henderson Field from Allied forces , Yamamoto directed Chuichi Nagumo to sortie with a carrier force from Truk on 21 August and head towards the southern Solomon Islands .

set: To cover the landings and retake Henderson Field from Allied forces , Yamamoto directed Chuichi Nagumo to meet with a carrier force from Truk on 21 August and head towards the southern Solomon Islands .


set: His 2nd Division ( augmented by troops from the 38th Division ) , under Lieutenant General Masao Maruyama and comprising 7,000 soldiers in three infantry regiments of three battalions each was ordered to march through the jungle and attack the American defences from the south near the east bank of the Lunga River .

set: His 2nd Division ( with troops from the 38th Division ) , under Lieutenant General Masao Maruyama and 7,000 soldiers in three infantry regiments was ordered to attack the American defences from the south near the east bank of the Lunga River .


set: By now , though , the battalion had joined Oka 's forces near the Matanikau .

set: The battalion had joined Oka 's forces near the Matanikau .


set: Beginning on 8 November , the American troops attempted to encircle Shōji 's forces at Gavaga Creek near Koli Point .

set: Beginning on 8 November , the American troops tried to surround Shōji 's forces at Gavaga Creek near Koli Point .


set: Over the same two days American aircraft from Henderson Field defended against attacks by Japanese aircraft and ships , destroying 14 aircraft and sinking a light cruiser .

set: Over the same two days American aircraft from Henderson Field destroying 14 Japanese aircraft and sunk a light cruiser .


set: This action , sometimes referred to as the `` First Battle of the Matanikau '' , was the first of several major actions around the Matanikau River during the campaign .

set: This was the first of several major actions around the Matanikau River during the battle .


set: Using fuel drained from destroyed aircraft and from a cache in the nearby jungle , the CAF attacked the convoy twice on the 14th , but caused no damage .

set: Using fuel drained from destroyed aircraft and from a hidden fuel tank in the jungle , the CAF attacked the convoy twice on the 14th , but caused no damage .


set: Thus warned , Turner detached all usable combat ships under Callaghan to protect the troops ashore from the expected Japanese naval attack and troop landing and ordered the supply ships at Guadalcanal to depart by early evening 12 November .

set: Turner sent all usable combat ships under Callaghan to protect the troops ashore from the expected Japanese naval attack and troop landing . He also ordered the supply ships at Guadalcanal to leave by early evening 12 November .


set: The rest of Tanaka 's destroyers escaped without damage , but failed to deliver any of the provisions to Guadalcanal .

set: The rest of Tanaka 's destroyers escaped without damage , but failed to deliver any of the supplies to Guadalcanal .


set: Hyakutake realized that in order to send sufficient troops and matériel to defeat the Allied forces on Guadalcanal he could not at the same time support the major ongoing Japanese offensive on the Kokoda Track in New Guinea .

set: Hyakutake realized that to send sufficient troops and supplies to defeat the Allied forces on Guadalcanal he could not support the major ongoing Japanese attacks on the Kokoda Track in New Guinea .


set: Notified by intelligence sources of the Japanese supply attempt , Halsey ordered the newly formed Task Force 67 , comprising four cruisers and four destroyers under the command of U.S. Rear Admiral Carleton H. Wright , to intercept Tanaka 's force off Guadalcanal .

set: When Halsey learned about the Japanese supply attempt , he ordered the newly formed Task Force 67 , which had four cruisers and four destroyers under the command of U.S. Rear Admiral Carleton H. Wright , to attack Tanaka 's force off Guadalcanal .


set: The Allied offensive at Buna in New Guinea , however , changed Imamura 's priorities .

set: The Allied offensive at Buna in New Guinea , however , changed Imamura 's goals .


set: Leading elements of the 2nd Division reached the 17th Army headquarters area at Kokumbona , west of the Matanikau on 4 November .

set: Soldiers from the 2nd Division reached the 17th Army headquarters area at Kokumbona , west of the Matanikau on 4 November .


set: Opening fire , Scott 's warships sank one of Gotō 's cruisers and one of his destroyers , heavily damaged another cruiser , mortally wounded Gotō , and forced the rest of Gotō 's warships to abandon the bombardment mission and retreat .

set: Opening fire , Scott 's warships sank one of Gotō 's cruisers and one of his destroyers , heavily damaged another cruiser , seriously wounded Gotō , and forced the rest of Gotō 's warships to abandon the bombing mission and retreat .


set: In the second action between 6 and 9 October a larger force of Marines successfully crossed the Matanikau River , attacked newly landed Japanese forces from the 2nd Infantry Division under the command of generals Masao Maruyama and Yumio Nasu , and inflicted heavy losses on the Japanese 4th Infantry Regiment .

set: In the second attack between 6 and 9 October a larger force of Marines crossed the Matanikau River , attacked newly landed Japanese forces from the 2nd Infantry Division under the command of generals Masao Maruyama and Yumio Nasu . The Marines inflicted caused a lot of deaths and wounding for the Japanese 4th Infantry Regiment .


set: The damage done to Tanaka 's convoy during the Battle of the Eastern Solomons caused the Japanese to reconsider trying to deliver more troops to Guadalcanal by slow transport .

set: The damage done to Tanaka 's convoy during the Battle of the Eastern Solomons made the Japanese decide not to deliver more troops to Guadalcanal by slow transport .


set: Tokyo Express runs by destroyers on 14 , 20 , 21 and 24 September brought food and ammunition as well as 280 men from the 1st Battalion , Aoba Regiment , to Kamimbo on Guadalcanal .

set: Deliveries by destroyers on 14 , 20 , 21 and 24 September brought food and ammunition as well as 280 men from the 1st Battalion , Aoba Regiment , to Kamimbo on Guadalcanal .


set: Carlson 's raiders , along with troops from the U.S. Army 's 147th Infantry Regiment , were to provide security for 500 Seabees as they attempted to construct an airfield at that location .

set: Carlson 's raiders , along with troops from the U.S. Army 's 147th Infantry Regiment , were told to protect 500 Seabees as they constructed an airfield at that location .


set: On 28 December , General Hajime Sugiyama and Admiral Osami Nagano personally informed Emperor Hirohito of the decision to withdraw from Guadalcanal .

set: On 28 December , General Hajime Sugiyama and Admiral Osami Nagano told Emperor Hirohito of the decision to withdraw from Guadalcanal .


set: Soon after landing , the Japanese soldiers encountered and drove Hanneken 's battalion back towards the Lunga perimeter .

set: Soon after landing , the Japanese soldiers pushed Hanneken 's battalion back towards the Lunga perimeter .


set: The dead included Ichiki , though it has been claimed that he committed seppuku after realizing the magnitude of his defeat , rather than dying in combat .

set: The dead included Ichiki , though it has been claimed that he committed suicide after realizing his defeat , rather than dying in combat .


set: A delegation , led by IJA Colonel Joichiro Sanada , chief of the IGH 's operations section , visited Rabaul on 19 December and consulted Imamura and his staff .

set: A group led by IJA Colonel Joichiro Sanada , chief of the IGH 's operations section , visited Rabaul on 19 December and talked to Imamura and his staff .


set: Several Japanese heavy cruisers also bombarded Henderson on the nights of 14 and 15 October , destroying a few additional CAF aircraft , but failing to cause significant further damage to the airfield .

set: Several Japanese heavy cruisers also bombed Henderson on the nights of 14 and 15 October , destroying a few additional CAF aircraft , but not damaging the airfield .


set: Meanwhile , Hyakutake ordered Shōji to abandon his positions at Koli and rejoin Japanese forces at Kokumbona in the Matanikau area .

set: Hyakutake ordered Shōji to leave his positions at Koli and rejoin Japanese forces at Kokumbona in the Matanikau area .


set: On 13 October , a convoy comprising six cargo ships with eight screening destroyers departed the Shortland Islands for Guadalcanal .

set: On 13 October , a convoy of six cargo ships with eight destroyers left the Shortland Islands for Guadalcanal .


set: In response , on 19 August , Vandegrift sent three companies of the U.S. 5th Marine Regiment to attack the Japanese troop concentration west of the Matanikau .

set: On 19 August , Vandegrift sent three companies of the U.S. 5th Marine Regiment to attack the Japanese troops west of the Matanikau .


set: In order to exploit the victory in the Battle for Henderson Field , Vandegrift sent six Marine battalions , later joined by one U.S. Army battalion , on an offensive west of the Matanikau .

set: To strengthen his victory in the Battle for Henderson Field , Vandegrift sent six Marine battalions , later joined by one U.S. Army battalion , on an attack west of the Matanikau .


set: To distract the Americans from the planned attack from the south , Hyakutake 's heavy artillery plus five battalions of infantry ( about 2,900 men ) under Major General Tadashi Sumiyoshi were to attack the American defenses from the west along the coastal corridor .

set: To try and trick the Americans from knowing about the planned attack from the south , Hyakutake 's heavy artillery plus five battalions of infantry ( about 2,900 men ) under Major General Tadashi Sumiyoshi attacked the American defenses from the west .


set: The Japanese attack began just after nightfall with Kawaguchi 's 1st battalion assaulting Edson 's right flank just to the west of the ridge .

set: The Japanese attack began just after nightfall with Kawaguchi 's 1st battalion attacking Edson 's right side to the west of the ridge .


set: Vandegrift and his staff were aware that Kawaguchi 's troops had retreated to the area west of the Matanikau and that numerous groups of Japanese stragglers were scattered throughout the area between the Lunga Perimeter and the Matanikau River .

set: Vandegrift was aware that Kawaguchi 's troops had retreated to the area west of the Matanikau and that numerous groups of Japanese troops were in the area between the Lunga Perimeter and the Matanikau River .


set: As Kondo 's warships concentrated on `` South Dakota '' , `` Washington '' approached the Japanese ships unobserved and opened fire on `` Kirishima '' , hitting the Japanese battleship repeatedly and causing fatal damage .

set: As Kondo 's warships concentrated on `` South Dakota '' , `` Washington '' approached the Japanese ships and opened fire on `` Kirishima '' , hitting the Japanese battleship and causing serious damage .


set: Between 1 and 17 October , the Japanese delivered 15,000 troops to Guadalcanal , giving Hyakutake 20,000 total troops to employ for his planned offensive .

set: Between 1 and 17 October , the Japanese delivered 15,000 troops to Guadalcanal , giving Hyakutake 20,000 troops for his planned attack .


set: Sighting the cruiser task force , Japanese naval torpedo bombers attacked that same evening and heavily damaged the U.S. cruiser .

set: Sighting the cruiser task force , Japanese naval torpedo bombers attacked the task force and heavily damaged the U.S. cruiser `` Chicago '' .


set: Tanaka 's convoy , after suffering heavy damage during the battle from an air attack by CAF aircraft from Henderson Field , including the sinking of one of the transports , was forced to divert to the Shortland Islands in the northern Solomons in order to transfer the surviving troops to destroyers for later delivery to Guadalcanal .

set: Tanaka 's convoy , after getting heavy damage during the battle from an air attack by aircraft from Henderson Field , including the sinking of one of the transports , changed direction to the Shortland Islands in the northern Solomons . This was done to transfer the troops to destroyers for delivery to Guadalcanal .


set: The Japanese estimated that there were 10,000 American troops on the island , when in fact there were about 23,000 .

set: The Japanese thought that there were 10,000 American troops on the island , when in there were really 23,000 .


set: -- Major General Kiyotake Kawaguchi , IJACommander , 35th Infantry Brigade at Guadalcanal Beyond Kawaguchi , several Japanese political and military leaders , including Naoki Hoshino , Osami Nagano , and Torashirō Kawabe , stated shortly after the war that Guadalcanal was the decisive turning point in the conflict .

set: -- Major General Kiyotake Kawaguchi , IJACommander , 35th Infantry Brigade at Guadalcanal '' political and military leaders , including Naoki Hoshino , Osami Nagano , and Torashirō Kawabe , stated after the war that Guadalcanal was the turning point in the conflict .


set: After breaking through the Marine lines the battalion 's assault was eventually stopped by Marine units guarding the northern part of the ridge .

set: After breaking through the Marine defences , the attack was eventually stopped by Marine units guarding the northern part of the ridge .


set: By 7 September , most of Kawaguchi 's troops had departed Taivu to begin marching towards Lunga Point along the coastline .

set: By 7 September , most of Kawaguchi 's troops began marching towards Lunga Point along the coastline .


set: At 01:33 on 14 October , and , escorted by one light cruiser and nine destroyers , reached Guadalcanal and opened fire on Henderson Field from a distance of . Over the next one hour and 23 minutes , the two battleships fired 973 shells into the Lunga perimeter , most of them falling in and around the square area of the airfield .

set: At 01:33 on 14 October , `` Kongō '' and `` Haruna '' , protected by one light cruiser and nine destroyers , reached Guadalcanal and fired at Henderson Field from a distance of 16000 m. Over the next one hour and 23 minutes , the two battleships fired 973 14 in shells into the Lunga perimeter , most of them falling in the area of the airfield .


set: Mikawa 's 8th Fleet staff scheduled a large and important Express run for the night of 11 October .

set: Mikawa 's 8th Fleet staff scheduled a large and important destroyer delivery for the night of 11 October .


set: In early November , Allied intelligence learned that the Japanese were preparing again to try to retake Henderson Field .

set: In early November , Allied forces learned that the Japanese were preparing again to try to capture Henderson Field .


set: In response to the Allied landings on Guadalcanal , the Japanese Imperial General Headquarters assigned the Imperial Japanese Army 's ( IJA ) 17th Army , a corps-sized command based at Rabaul and under the command of Lieutenant General Harukichi Hyakutake , the task of retaking Guadalcanal .

set: In response to the Allied landings on Guadalcanal , the Japanese Imperial General Headquarters assigned the Imperial Japanese Army 's ( IJA ) 17th Army at Rabaul and under the command of Lieutenant General Harukichi Hyakutake , was ordered to retake Guadalcanal .


set: After some difficulty , the Allies captured all three by 23 January .

set: The Allies captured all three by 23 January .


set: Because U.S. Navy warships had yet to attempt to interdict any Tokyo Express missions to Guadalcanal , the Japanese were not expecting any opposition from Allied naval surface forces that night .

set: Because U.S. Navy warships had never tried to stop any Tokyo Express missions to Guadalcanal , the Japanese were not expecting any opposition from Allied naval ships that night .


set: At this time , however , other American forces discovered and engaged newly landed Japanese troops near Koli Point on the eastern side of the Lunga perimeter .

set: Then American forces found newly landed Japanese troops near Koli Point on the eastern side of the Lunga perimeter .


set: One of these was the recently promoted Colonel Merritt Edson who was placed in command of the 5th Marine Regiment .

set: Colonel Merritt Edson who was given command of the 5th Marine Regiment .


set: The survivors returned to Taivu Point , notified 17th Army headquarters of their defeat and awaited further reinforcements and orders from Rabaul .

set: The survivors returned to Taivu Point , notified 17th Army headquarters of their defeat and waited for new soldiers and orders from Rabaul .


set: Bereft of his carrier air cover , Turner decided to withdraw his remaining naval forces by the evening of 9 August and in so doing left the Marines ashore without much of the heavy equipment , provisions and troops still aboard the transports .

set: Without carrier air cover , Turner decided to pull back his remaining naval forces by the evening of 9 August . This left the Marines ashore without much of the heavy equipment , supplies and troops still aboard the transports .


set: Australian coastwatchers on Bougainville and New Georgia islands were often able to provide Allied forces on Guadalcanal with advance notice of inbound Japanese air strikes , allowing the U.S. fighters time to take off and position themselves to attack the Japanese bombers and fighters as they approached the island .

set: Australians on Bougainville and New Georgia islands were often able to provide Allied forces on Guadalcanal with warnings of Japanese air strikes , allowing the U.S. fighters time to take off and attack the Japanese bombers and fighters as they approached the island .


set: During the exchange of gunfire , one of Scott 's destroyers was sunk and one cruiser and another destroyer were heavily damaged .

set: One of Scott 's destroyers was sunk and one cruiser and another destroyer were heavily damaged .


set: At the same time , U.S. Marines advanced along the north coast of the island , making significant gains .

set: At the same time , U.S. Marines advanced along the north coast of the island .


set: The Japanese defenders were killed almost to the last man , while the Marines suffered 122 killed .

set: The Japanese defenders were almost all killed while the Marines had 122 killed .


set: Despite the U.S. victory off Cape Esperance , the Japanese continued with plans and preparations for their large offensive scheduled for later in October .

set: Even after the U.S. victory off Cape Esperance , the Japanese continued with plans for a large attack later in October .


set: One company attacked across the sandbar at the mouth of the Matanikau river while another crossed the river inland and attacked the Japanese forces located in Matanikau village .

set: One company attacked at the mouth of the Matanikau river while another crossed the river 1000 m inland and attacked the Japanese forces in Matanikau village .


set: Mikawa 's decision not to attempt to destroy the Allied transport ships when he had the opportunity proved to be a crucial strategic mistake .

set: Mikawa 's decision not to attempt to destroy the Allied transport ships was a big mistake .


set: Meanwhile , Wright 's warships were approaching through Ironbottom Sound from the opposite direction .

set: Meanwhile , Wright 's warships were approaching from the opposite direction .


set: The 3rd Battalion , 4th ( Aoba ) Infantry Regiment had landed at Kamimbo Bay on the western end of Guadalcanal on 11 September , too late to join Kawaguchi 's attack .

set: The 3rd Battalion , 4th ( Aoba ) Infantry Regiment had landed at Kamimbo Bay on the western end of Guadalcanal on 11 September .


set: The Japanese continued to experience problems in delivering sufficient supplies to sustain their troops on Guadalcanal .

set: The Japanese continued to have problems in delivering enough supplies to their troops on Guadalcanal .


set: The participating Japanese carrier forces , however , also retired because of high aircraft and aircrew losses and significant damage to two carriers .

set: The Japanese carrier forces , however , also pulled back because of high aircraft and aircrew losses and major damage to two carriers .


set: As Kondo 's ships retired , the four Japanese transports beached themselves near Tassafaronga on Guadalcanal at 04:00 and quickly began unloading .

set: As Kondo 's ships pulled back , the four Japanese transports landed near Tassafaronga on Guadalcanal at 04:00 and began unloading .


set: In addition , this activity tied up destroyers the IJN desperately needed for commerce defense .

set: In addition , this activity used destroyers the IJN needed for commerce defense .


set: Around 01:30 on 13 November , Callaghan 's force intercepted Abe 's bombardment group between Guadalcanal and Savo Island .

set: Around 01:30 on 13 November , Callaghan 's force met Abe 's bombing group between Guadalcanal and Savo Island .


set: In order to intercept Kondo 's force , Halsey , who was low on undamaged ships , detached two battleships , and , and four destroyers from the `` Enterprise '' task force .

set: In order to attack Kondo 's force , Halsey , who was low on undamaged ships , sent two battleships , `` Washington '' and `` South Dakota '' , and four destroyers from the `` Enterprise '' task force .


set: During the patrol , the raiders fought several battles with Shōji 's retreating forces , killing almost 500 of them , while suffering 16 killed themselves .

set: During the patrol , Carlson 's soldierz fought several battles with Shōji 's retreating forces , killing almost 500 of them , while having 16 killed themselves .


set: A separate attempt to establish bases in the central Solomons to facilitate barge convoys to Guadalcanal also failed because of destructive Allied air attacks .

set: A separate attempt to establish bases in the central Solomons to use to send barge convoys to Guadalcanal also failed because of Allied air attacks .


set: One of Kondo 's destroyers was also sunk during the engagement .

set: One of Kondo 's destroyers was also sunk during the battle .


set: The American forces suffered 40 killed and 120 wounded in the operation .

set: The American forces had 40 killed and 120 wounded in the attack .


set: The next night Kawaguchi faced Edson 's 830 Raiders with 3,000 troops of his brigade plus an assortment of light artillery .

set: The next night Kawaguchi had to battle Edson 's 830 Raiders with 3,000 troops of his brigade and artillery .


set: The first U.S. Marine operation conducted between 23 and 27 September by elements of three U.S. Marine battalions , an attack on Japanese forces west of the Matanikau , was repulsed by Kawaguchi 's troops under Akinosuke Oka 's local command .

set: The first U.S. Marine attack between 23 and 27 September used soldiers from three U.S. Marine battalions . The attack on Japanese forces west of the Matanikau , was defeated by Kawaguchi 's troops under Akinosuke Oka 's command .


set: Over two consecutive nights Maruyama 's forces conducted numerous , unsuccessful frontal assaults on positions defended by troops of the 1st Battalion , 7th Marines under Lieutenant Colonel Chesty Puller and the U.S. Army 's 3rd Battalion , 164th Infantry Regiment , commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Robert Hall .

set: Over two nights Maruyama 's troops attacked positions defended by troops of the 1st Battalion , 7th Marines under Lieutenant Colonel Chesty Puller and the U.S. Army 's 3rd Battalion , 164th Infantry Regiment , commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Robert Hall .


set: Throughout the last week of September and the first week of October , Tokyo Express runs delivered troops from the Japanese 2nd Infantry Division to Guadalcanal .

set: Throughout the last week of September and the first week of October , Japanese destroyers delivered troops from the Japanese 2nd Infantry Division to Guadalcanal .


set: In the meantime , the Japanese supply convoy successfully completed unloading at Guadalcanal and began its return journey without being discovered by Scott 's force .

set: The Japanese supply convoy unloaded at Guadalcanal and began its return journey without being discovered by Scott 's force .


set: After the defeat in the Battle for Henderson Field , the IJA planned to try again to retake the airfield in November 1942 , but further reinforcements were needed before the operation could proceed .

set: After the defeat in the Battle for Henderson Field , the IJA planned to try again to capture the airfield in November 1942 .


set: In spite of his defeat of Callaghan 's force , Abe ordered his warships to retire without bombarding Henderson Field .

set: In spite of his defeat of Callaghan 's force , Abe ordered his warships to pull back without bombing Henderson Field .


set: The 1st Parachute Battalion , which had suffered heavy casualties in the Battle of Tulagi and Gavutu-Tanambogo in August , was placed under Edson 's command .

set: The 1st Parachute Battalion , which had many dead and wounded in the Battle of Tulagi and Gavutu-Tanambogo in August , was placed under Edson 's command .


set: While covering this convoy the aircraft carrier was sunk by the Japanese submarine southeast of Guadalcanal , temporarily leaving only one Allied aircraft carrier ( ) in operation in the South Pacific area .

set: While protecting this convoy the aircraft carrier USS `` Wasp '' was sunk by the Japanese submarine `` I-19 '' southeast of Guadalcanal . For a while , this left only one Allied aircraft carrier ( USS `` Hornet '' ) in the South Pacific area .


set: A lull occurred in the air war over Guadalcanal , with no Japanese air raids occurring between 14 and 27 September due to bad weather , during which both sides reinforced their respective air units .

set: There were no Japanese air raids between 14 and 27 September due to bad weather . Both sides reinforced their air units during this time .


set: Because the Allied attempt to take Buna was considered a more severe threat to Rabaul , Imamura postponed further major reinforcement efforts to Guadalcanal to concentrate on the situation in New Guinea .

set: Because the Allied attempt to take Buna was considered a more severe threat to Rabaul , Imamura delayed sending new troops to Guadalcanal to concentrate on the situation in New Guinea .


set: On 5 November , Vandegrift ordered Carlson to take his raiders , march overland from Aola , and attack any of Shōji 's forces that had escaped from Koli Point .

set: On 5 November , Vandegrift ordered Carlson to attack any of Shōji 's forces that had escaped from Koli Point .


set: Because of the loss of their positions on the east side of the Matanikau , the Japanese decided that an attack on the U.S. defenses along the coast would be prohibitively difficult .

set: Because they had lost their positions on the east side of the Matanikau , the Japanese decided that an attack on the U.S. defenses along the coast would be too hard .


set: In an emergency session the top Japanese IJA and IJN command staffs concluded that , `` Guadalcanal might develop into the decisive battle of the war . ''

set: In an emergency meeting , the top Japanese IJA and IJN command staffs decided that , Guadalcanal might develop into the most important battle of the war .


set: Delivering the troops in this manner , however , prevented most of the heavy equipment and supplies , such as heavy artillery , vehicles , and much food and ammunition , from being transported to Guadalcanal with them .

set: Delivering the troops like this made it hard to bring heavy equipment and supplies , such as heavy artillery , vehicles , and much food and ammunition to Guadalcanal .


set: The mounds of supplies along with intelligence gathered from the captured documents informed the Marines that at least 3,000 Japanese troops were on the island and apparently planning an attack .

set: The captured documents informed the Marines that at least 3,000 Japanese troops were on the island and planning an attack .


set: The Japanese warships then sighted , opened fire , and damaged `` South Dakota '' .

set: The Japanese warships then damaged `` South Dakota '' .


set: As Mikawa 's force retired towards Rabaul , Tanaka 's transport convoy , trusting that Henderson Field was now destroyed or heavily damaged , began its run down the slot towards Guadalcanal .

set: As Mikawa 's force went back to Rabaul , Tanaka 's transport convoy , thinking that Henderson Field was now destroyed began its trip towards Guadalcanal .


set: By December , the weary 1st Marine Division was withdrawn for recuperation , and over the course of the next month the U.S. XIV Corps took over operations on the island .

set: By December , the tired 1st Marine Division was brought back for a rest , and over the next month the U.S. XIV Corps took over operations on the island .


set: After an exchange of carrier air attacks , Allied surface ships were forced to retreat from the battle area with the loss of one carrier sunk ( ) and another ( ) heavily damaged .

set: Each side sent carrier air attacks . Allied ships had to retreat from the battle after one carrier was sunk ( `` Hornet '' ) and another ( `` Enterprise '' ) heavily damaged .


set: To the east there is the Alajuela Province , and to the southeast is the Puntarenas Province .

set: To the east there is Alajuela Province . To the southeast is the Puntarenas Province .


set: It also boasts the category of `` Biosphere Reserve '' , listed by UNESCO in 1987 .

set: It also boasts the category of Biosphere Reserve , listed by UNESCO in 1987 .


set: The waters surrounding the peninsula are important spiny lobster and red snapper fishing grounds .

set: The waters surrounding the peninsula are important lobster and red snapper fishing grounds .


set: It is located in Pinar del Río Province , in the municipality of Sandino and is sparsely populated .

set: It is in the Pinar del Río Province , in the municipality of Sandino and is sparsely populated .


set: The current name `` Guang '' means `` expanse '' and has been associated with the region since the creation of Guang Prefecture in 226 CE .

set: The current name `` Guang '' itself means `` expanse '' , and has been associated with the region since the creation of Guang Prefecture in 226 AD .


set: Guanine , along with adenine and cytosine , is present in both DNA and RNA , whereas thymine is usually seen only in DNA , and uracil only in RNA .

set: Guanine , along with adenine and cytosine , is present in both DNA and RNA , whereas thymine is usually seen only in DNA and uracil only in RNA .


set: Guanine ( G , Gua ) is one of the four main nucleobases found in the nucleic acids DNA and RNA , the others being adenine , cytosine , and thymine ( uracil in RNA ) .

set: Guanine is one of the five main nucleobases found in the nucleic acids DNA and RNA . The others are adenine , cytosine , thymine , and uracil .


set: On landing , Columbus ' crew found Taíno fishermen preparing a feast for the local chieftain .

set: On landing , Columbus 's crew found Taíno fisherman preparing a feast for the local chieftain .


set: The Nipe-Sagua-Baracoa mountains dominate the province , dividing both climate and landscape .

set: The Nipe-Sagua-Baracoa mountains ( Sierra de Cristal ) dominate the province , dividing both climate and landscape .


set: The Guaramid Dynasty or Guramiani ( ) was the younger branch of the Chosroid royal house of Iberia ( Kartli , eastern Georgia ) .

set: The Guaramid Dynasty was the younger branch of the Chosroid royal house of Iberia ( Kartli , eastern Georgia ) .


set: The guarana fruit 's colour ranges from brown to red and contains black seeds which are partly covered by white arils .

set: The guaraná fruit 's color ranges from orange to red and contain black seeds which are partly covered by white arils .


set: Guaratinguetá Futebol Ltda . , usually known simply as Guaratinguetá , is a Brazilian football club from Guaratinguetá , São Paulo state .

set: Guaratinguetá Futebol Ltda . , known simply as Guaratinguetá , is a Brazilian football club from Guaratinguetá , São Paulo state .


set: Guarbecque is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France .

set: Guarbecque is a commune . It is found in the region Nord-Pas-de-Calais in the Pas-de-Calais department in the north of France .


set: The Guardians of Time Trilogy is a series of novels written by Marianne Curley .

set: The `` Guardians of Time '' Trilogy is a series of fictional books that are written by Marianne Curley .


set: Guatemala won their first Olympic medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics , when Erick Barrondo took second place in the men 's 20 km walk .

set: Guatemala won their first Olympic medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics . Erick Barrondo took second place in the men 's 20 km walking race .


set: The nation has participated in the Winter Olympic Games only once , in 1988 .

set: The nation has been in the Winter Olympic Games only once , in 1988 .


set: The National Olympic Committee for Guatemala was created in 1947 and recognized by the International Olympic Committee that same year .

set: The National Olympic Committee for Guatemala was formed in 1947 and recognized by the International Olympic Committee in 1947 .


set: Guatemala has sent athletes to compete in every Summer Olympic Games since 1968 .

set: Guatemala has been in every Summer Olympic Games since 1968 .


set: `` Venezuela recognises as territory of the new State the one which is located on the east of the right bank of the Essequibo River , and reiterates before the new State , and before the international community , that it expressly reserves its rights of territorial sovereignty over all the zone located on the west bank of the above-mentioned river .


set: Spanish authorities , in a report dated 10 July 1788 , put forward an official claim against the Dutch expansion over her territory , and proposed a borderline : It has been stated that the south bank of the Orinoco from the point of Barima , 20 leagues more or less inland , up to the creek of Curucima , is low lying and swampy land and , consequently , reckoning all this tract as useless , very few patches of fertile land being found therein , and hardly any savannahs and pastures , it is disregarded ; so taking as chief base the said creek of Curucima , or the point of the chain and ridge in the great arm of the Imataka , an imaginary line will be drawn running to the south-south-east following the slopes of the ridge of the same name which is crossed by the rivers Aguire , Arature and Amacuro , and others , in the distance of 20 leagues , direct to the Cuyuni ; from there it will run on to the Masaruni and Essequibo , parallel to the sources of the Berbis and Surinama ; this is the directing line of the course which the new Settlements and foundations proposed must follow .

set: `` It has been stated that the south coast of the Orinoco from the point of Barima , 20 leagues more or less inland , up to the creek of Curucima , is low lying and swampy land and , so , reckoning all this tract as useless , very few patches of fertile land being found therein , and hardly any savannahs and pastures , it is disregarded ; so taking as chief base the said creek of Curucima , or the point of the chain and ridge in the great arm of the Imataka , an imaginary line will be drawn running to the south-south-east following the slopes of the ridge of the same name which is crossed by the Rivers Aguire , Arature and Amacuro , and others , in the distance of 20 leagues , direct to the Cuyuni ; from there it will run on to the Masaruni and Essequibo , parallel to the sources of the Berbis and Surinama ; this is the directing line of the course which the new Settlements and foundations proposed must follow . ''


set: Gudhem is a locality situated in Falköping Municipality , Västra Götaland County , Sweden .

set: Gudhem is a locality in Falköping Municipality in Västra Götaland County in Sweden .


set: Gudo is a municipality in the district of Bellinzona in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland .

set: Gudo is a municipality of the district Bellinzona in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland .


set: At the Treaty of Utrecht , ending the War of the Spanish Succession in 1713 , the Spanish Upper Quarter was again divided between Prussian Guelders ( Geldern , Viersen , Horst , Venray ) , the United Provinces ( Venlo , Montfort , Echt ) , Austria ( Roermond , Niederkrüchten , Weert ) , and the Duchy of Jülich ( Erkelenz ) .

set: The Treaty of Utrecht ended the War of the Spanish Succession in 1713 . The Spanish Upper Quarter was again divided between Prussian Guelders ( Geldern , Viersen , Horst , Venray ) , the United Provinces ( Venlo , Montfort , Echt ) , Austria ( Roermond , Niederkrüchten , Weert ) , and the Duchy of Jülich ( Erkelenz ) .


set: The county emerged about 1096 , when Gerard III of Wassenberg was first documented as `` Count of Guelders '' .

set: The county was first mentioned in about 1096 , when Gerard III of Wassenberg was first documented as `` Count of Guelders '' .


set: The coat of arms of the region evolved during the ages .

set: The coat of arms of the region changed during the ages .


set: Guelma ( ) is the capital of Guelma Province and Guelma District , located in northeastern Algeria , about 65 kilometers from the Mediterranean coast .

set: ) is the capital of Guelma Province and Guelma District . It is in northeastern Algeria , about 65 km from the Mediterranean coast .


set: Guelma Province ( ) is a province ( `` wilaya '' ) in eastern Algeria .

set: Guelma Province is a province in eastern Algeria .


set: The province is divided into 10 districts ( `` daïras '' ) , which are further divided into 34 `` communes '' or municipalities .

set: The province has 10 districts and 34 `` communes '' or municipalities .


set: Guemps is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France .

set: Guemps is a commune . It is found in the region Nord-Pas-de-Calais in the Pas-de-Calais department in the north of France .


set: Guerrero is one of the 67 municipalities of Chihuahua , in northern Mexico .

set: Guerrero is a one of the 67 municipalities of Chihuahua , in northern Mexico .


set: Guerrero is one of the 38 municipalities of Coahuila , in north-eastern Mexico .

set: Guerrero is a one of the 38 municipalities of Coahuila , in north-eastern Mexico .


set: Guerrero is a municipality located in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas .

set: Guerrero is a municipality in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas .


set: Gueschart is a commune in the Somme department in Picardie in northern France .

set: Gueschart is a commune . It is in the region Picardie in the Somme department in the north of France .


set: It stars Spencer Tracy , Sidney Poitier and Katharine Hepburn , and featuring Hepburn 's niece Katharine Houghton .

set: It stars Spencer Tracy , Katharine Hepburn , Sidney Poitier , and Katharine Houghton .


set: Gueudecourt is a commune in the Somme department in Picardie in northern France .

set: Gueudecourt is a commune . It is in the region Picardie in the Somme department in the north of France .


set: Guignemicourt is a commune in the Somme department in Picardie in northern France .

set: Guignemicourt is a commune . It is in the region Picardie in the Somme department in the north of France .


set: Guigny is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France .

set: Guigny is a commune . It is found in the region Nord-Pas-de-Calais in the Pas-de-Calais department in the north of France .


set: A guild is an association of artisans or merchants who control the practice of their craft in a particular town .

set: A guild is an association of craftspeople or merchants who control the practice of their craft in a town .


set: is the historic county town of Surrey , England and the seat of the borough of Guildford .

set: Guildford is the county town of Surrey , in England . It is also the seat for the borough of Guildford .


set: [ ] The association also operates the Guilford Native American Art Gallery in Greensboro , North Carolina .


set: Its stated primary goal is to `` assist Indian people in achieving social and economic self-sufficiency '' .

set: Its stated main goal is to `` assist Indian people in achieving social and economic self-sufficiency '' .


set: Incorporated in September 1975 by local parents as a non-profit education advocacy group , the association has grown to encompass child care , employment , and age-based community programs .

set: Started in September 1975 by local parents as a non-profit education advocacy group , the association has grown to include child care , employment , and age-based community programs .


set: The Guilford Native American Association ( GNAA ) is a Native American community association in Guilford County , North Carolina .

set: The Guilford Native American Association is a Native American community association in Guilford County , North Carolina .


set: The city has long been renowned for its scenery of karst topography and is one of China 's most popular tourist destinations .

set: It has long been renowned for its scenery of karst topography and is one of China 's most popular tourist destinations .


set: Its name means , `` Forest of Sweet Osmanthus '' , owing to the large number of fragrant Sweet Osmanthus trees located in the city .

set: Its name means , `` Forest of Sweet Osmanthus '' , owing to the large number of fragrant Sweet Osmanthus trees grown throughout the city .


set: The syndrome is named after the French physicians Georges Guillain and Jean Alexandre Barré , who described it with André Strohl in 1916 .

set: The syndrome is named after the French physicians Georges Guillain and Jean Alexandre Barré , who described it in 1916 .


set: Guillaucourt is a commune in the Somme department in Picardie in northern France .

set: Guillaucourt is a commune . It is in the region Picardie in the Somme department in the north of France .


set: He wrote `` Description des contrés du Royaume de Pologne , '' which was published in 1651 . It was renamed `` Description d'Ukranie , '' when the second edition was released in 1651 .

set: It was originally named `` Description des contrés du Royaume de Pologne '' , when it was first published in 1651 .


set: Guillaume Kigbafori Soro ( born 8 May 1972 ) is an Ivorian politician who was the Prime Minister of Côte d'Ivoire from April 2007 to March 2012 .

set: Guillaume Kigbafori Soro ( born 8 May 1972 ) is an Ivorian politician . He was the Prime Minister of Côte d'Ivoire from April 2007 to March 2012 .


set: Guillermo Stábile ( 17 January 1905 -- 26 December 1966 ) was an Argentine footballer and manager .

set: Guillermo Stábile ( 17 January 1905 -- 27 December 1966 ) is a former Argentine football player .


set: On April 3 , 1974 , Guin was devastated by an F5 tornado during the Super Outbreak , the second-largest tornado outbreak on record .

set: On April 3 , 1974 , Guin was devastated by an F5 tornado during the Super Outbreak , the largest tornado outbreak on record .


set:
Regions and prefectures .
Prefectures and regions .


set: The National Olympic Committee was created in 1964 and recognized by the International Olympic Committee in 1965 .

set: The National Olympic Committee was formed in 1964 and recognized by the International Olympic Committee in 1965 .


set: Guinea has sent athletes to every Summer Olympic Games held since 1968 except for 1972 and 1976 , although the country has never won an Olympic medal .

set: Guinea has been to every Summer Olympic Games since 1968 except for 1972 and 1976 . The country has never won an Olympic medal .


set: Guinea-Bissau is divided into eight regions ( ) and one autonomous sector ( ) .

set: Guinea-Bissau is divided into 8 regions and one autonomous sector .


set: Guinea-Bissau has sent athletes to every Summer Olympic Games held since 1996 , although the country has never won an Olympic medal .

set: Guinea-Bissau has sent athletes to every Summer Olympic Games held since 1996 , although the country has never won a medal .


set: Guinecourt is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France .

set: Guinecourt is a commune . It is found in the region Nord-Pas-de-Calais in the Pas-de-Calais department in the north of France .


set: In February 2008 , NBC aired `` The Top 100 Guinness World Records of All Time '' and Guinness World Records made the complete list available on their website .

set: In February 2008 , NBC aired `` The Top 100 Guinness World Records of All Time '' . Guinness World Records made the complete list available on their website .


set: A thousand copies were printed and given away .

set: One thousand copies were printed and given away .


set: The book itself holds a world record , as the best-selling copyrighted book of all time .

set: The book itself holds a world record , as the best-selling copyrighted book series of all time .


set: It is one of the most frequently stolen books from public libraries in the United States .

set: It is also one of the most often stolen books from public libraries in the United States .


set: Recent editions have focused on record feats by person competitors .

set: Recent editions have focused on record feats by human competitors .


set: In 2005 Guinness designated 9 November as `` International Guinness World Records Day '' to encourage breaking of world records .

set: In 2005 , Guinness chose 9 November as `` International Guinness World Records Day '' . This is to encourage breaking of world records .


set: In 2006 an estimated 100,000 people participated in over 10 countries .

set: In 2006 about 100,000 people participated in over 10 countries .


set: Beaver knew that there must be numerous other questions debated nightly in pubs throughout Ireland and abroad , but there was no book in the world with which to settle arguments about records .

set: Beaver knew that there must be many other questions debated nightly in pubs throughout Ireland , but there was no book in the world to settle arguments about records .


set: Competitions range from obvious ones such as Olympic weightlifting to the longest egg tossing distances , or for longest time spent playing `` Grand Theft Auto IV '' or the number of hot dogs that can be consumed in ten minutes , although eating and alcohol consumption entries are no longer accepted , possibly for fear of litigation .

set: Competitions go from obvious ones such as weightlifting to the longest egg tossing distance , or for longest time spent playing `` Grand Theft Auto IV '' or the number of hot dogs that can be eaten in ten minutes . Eating contests and beer and alcohol consumption entries are no longer accepted , possibly for fear of litigation .


set: He realised then that a book supplying the answers to this sort of question might prove successful .

set: He realised then that a book with the answers to this sort of question might prove popular .


set: After missing a shot at a golden plover , he became involved in an argument over which was the fastest game bird in Europe , the golden plover or the red grouse ( it is the plover ) .

set: He became involved in an argument over which game bird in Europe was the fastest , the koshin golden plover or the grouse .


set: It is the second installment in the `` Guitar Hero '' series and is the sequel to `` Guitar Hero '' .


set: A guitarist ( or a guitar player ) is a person who plays the guitar .

set: A guitarist is a person who plays the guitar .


set: Guizancourt is a commune in the Somme department in Picardie in northern France .

set: Guizancourt is a commune . It is in the region Picardie in the Somme department in the north of France .


set: It is located at 34 ° 14 ' 0N 72 ° 1 ' 0E and has an altitude of 298m ( 980 feet ) .

set: It is at 34 ° 14 ' 0N 72 ° 1 ' 0E and has a height of 298m ( 980 feet ) .


set: It is approximately 55 kilometres southeast of Islamabad , the capital of Pakistan and 220 km to the north west of Lahore , capital of Punjab .

set: It is about 55 kilometres southeast of Islamabad , the capital of Pakistan and 220 km to the northwest of Lahore capital of Punjab .


set: Gujar Khan Tehsil , headquartered at Gujar Khan , is one of the seven Tehsils ( sub-divisions ) of Rawalpindi District in the Punjab province of Pakistan .

set: Gujar Khan Tehsil , head-quartered at Gujar Khan , is one of the seven Tehsils ( sub-divisions ) of Rawalpindi District in the Punjab province of Pakistan .


set: It is administratively subdivided into 33 Union Councils and according to the 1998 census has a population of 493,000 .

set: It is administratively subdivided into 33 Union Councils of Pakistan and according to the 1998 census has a population of 493,000 `` This about a can be made longer .


set: is a historical and literary work about the history of Japan .

set: is a Japanese historical and literary work about the history of the country .


set: Guldstaden IB was a floorball club in Skellefteå , Sweden .

set: Guldstaden IB was a floorball club in the town of Skellefteå in Sweden .


set: During the 1991/1992 season the team reached the Swedish national championship quarterfinals , losing to IBK Lockerud , and the upcoming season the same thing happened again , but against Balrog IK .

set: During the 1991/1992 season the team reached the Swedish national championship quarterfinals . However , they lost to IBK Lockerud , and the upcoming season the same thing happened again .


set: This includes the coasts of Texas , Louisiana , Mississippi , Alabama , and Florida , which are known as the `` Gulf States '' .

set: The states of Texas , Louisiana , Mississippi , Alabama , and Florida are known as the Gulf States .


set: In the county the population was spread out with 21.70 % under the age of 18 , 6.80 % from 18 to 24 , 29.40 % from 25 to 44 , 26.00 % from 45 to 64 , and 16.20 % who were 65 years of age or older .

set: In the county the people was spread out with 21.70 % under the age of 18 , 6.80 % from 18 to 24 , 29.40 % from 25 to 44 , 26.00 % from 45 to 64 , and 16.20 % who were 65 years of age or older .


set: Gulf County is heavily Democratic at the local level .


set: Since the year 2000 , Baldwin County as a whole has experienced rapid population growth , second only to Shelby County in Alabama .

set: However , since the year 2000 , Baldwin County , Alabama as a whole , has experienced the second fastest rate of population growth in the state , behind only Shelby County , Alabama .


set: The Gulf of Alaska is an arm of the Pacific Ocean defined by the curve of the southern coast of Alaska , stretching from the Alaska Peninsula and Kodiak Island in the west to the Alexander Archipelago in the east , where Glacier Bay and the Inside Passage are found .

set: The Gulf of Alaska is an arm of the Pacific Ocean . The borders are the southern coast of Alaska , stretching from the Alaska Peninsula and Kodiak Island in the west to the Alexander Archipelago in the east , where Glacier Bay and the Inside Passage are found .


set: The entire shoreline of the Gulf is a rugged combination of forest , mountain , and a number of tidewater glaciers .

set: The entire shoreline of the Gulf is a combination of forest , mountain , and a number of tidewater glaciers .


set: Alaska 's largest glaciers , the Malaspina Glacier and Bering Glacier spill out onto the coastal plain along the Gulf of Alaska .

set: Alaska 's largest glaciers , the Malaspina Glacier and Bering Glacier go out onto the coastal plain along the Gulf of Alaska .


set: The coast is also heavily indented , with Cook Inlet and Prince William Sound the two largest connected bodies of water , but also including Yakutat Bay and Cross Sound .

set: Cook Inlet and Prince William Sound are the two largest connected bodies of water . There is also Yakutat Bay and Cross Sound .


set: At this northern end of the gulf are three important cities : Taba in Egypt , Eilat in Israel , and Aqaba in Jordan .

set: At this northern end of the Gulf are three cities : Taba in Egypt , Eilat in Israel , and Aqaba in Jordan .


set: The Gulf of Bothnia ( ; ) is the northernmost arm of the Baltic Sea .

set: The Gulf of Bothnia is the northernmost arm of the Baltic Sea .


set: The Gulf of California ( also known as the Sea of Cortez , Sea of Cortés or Vermilion Sea ; locally known in the Spanish language as Mar de Cortés or Mar Bermejo or Golfo de California ) is a body of water that separates the Baja California Peninsula from the Mexican mainland .

set: The Gulf of California ( also called Sea of Cortez or Sea of Cortés ; and nearby is known in the Spanish language as Mar de Cortés or Mar Bermejo or Golfo de California ) is an area of water that is in between the Baja California Peninsula and Mexican mainland .


set: Several islands are located in the gulf , the largest being Gonâve Island , followed by the much smaller Cayemites .

set: Several islands are in the gulf ; the largest is Gonâve Island , followed by the much smaller Cayemites .


set: Haiti 's capital city , Port-au-Prince , is located on the coast of the gulf .

set: Port-au-Prince , the capital city of Haiti , is on the coast of the gulf .


set: São Tomé and Príncipe ( officially the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe ) is a Portuguese-speaking island nation in the Gulf of Guinea that became independent from Portugal in 1975 .

set: São Tomé and Príncipe ( officially the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe ) is a Portuguese-speaking island nation in the Gulf of Guinea . It became independent from Portugal in 1975 .


set: The Gulf of Guinea is the northeasternmost part of the tropical Atlantic Ocean between Cape Lopez in Gabon , north and west to Cape Three Points in Western region Ghana .

set: The Gulf of Guinea is the northeasternmost part of the tropical Atlantic Ocean . It is between Cape Lopez in Gabon , north and west to Cape Palmas in Liberia .


set: In 1961 Hurricane Hattie swept across the Gulf of Honduras , destroying buildings in Belize .

set: In 1961 Hurricane Hattie swept across the Gulf of Honduras . It destroyed buildings in Belize .


set: The Gulf or Bay of Honduras is a large inlet of the Caribbean Sea , indenting the coasts of Belize , Guatemala , and Honduras .

set: The Gulf or Bay of Honduras is a large inlet of the Caribbean Sea . It indents the coasts of Belize , Guatemala , and Honduras .


set: The Belize Barrier Reef includes a number of small islands , called cays , and collectively known as the Pelican Cays .

set: The Belize Barrier Reef has a number of small islands . They are called cays , and collectively known as the Pelican Cays .


set: The inner Gulf of Honduras is lined by the Belize Barrier Reef which forms the southern part of the 900 km long Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System , the second-largest coral reef system in the world .

set: The inner Gulf of Honduras is lined by the Belize Barrier Reef . It forms the southern part of the 900 km long Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System .


set: The Gulf of Honduras is marked by complex dynamics of coastal and open waters , and ocean currents , which have produced a very diverse and unique ecosystem with a wide variety of coastal marine waters , including coastline estuaries , barrier beaches , lagoons , intertidal salt marshes , mangrove forests , seagrass beds , keys and barrier reefs .

set: These have produced a very diverse and unique ecosystem with a wide variety of coastal marine waters . It includes coastline estuaries , barrier beaches , lagoons , intertidal salt marshes , mangrove forests , seagrass beds , keys and barrier reefs .


set: The gulf receives the runoff from the watersheds of 12 rivers with an estimated discharge of 1232 m ³ s − 1 .

set: The gulf receives the runoff from the watersheds of 12 rivers . They discharge at 1232 m ³ s-1 .


set: The islands of Capri , Ischia and Procida are located in the Gulf of Naples .

set: The islands of Capri , Ischia and Procida are in the Gulf of Naples .


set: It is bordered on the north by the cities of Naples and Pozzuoli , on the east by Mount Vesuvius , and on the south by the Sorrentine Peninsula and the main town of the peninsula , Sorrento .

set: It is bordered on the north by Naples and Pozzuoli , on the east by Mount Vesuvius , and on the south by Sorrento and the Sorrentine Peninsula .


set: The Gulf of Naples ( Italian : `` Golfo di Napoli '' , also called the Bay of Naples ) is a c. gulf located along the south-western coast of Italy ( province of Naples , Campania region ) .

set: The Gulf of Naples ( Italian : `` Golfo di Napoli '' ) is on the south-western coast of Italy . Also called the Bay of Naples , it is a c. 15 km gulf in the province of Naples , Campania region .


set: It opens to the west into the Mediterranean Sea .

set: The bay opens to the west into the Mediterranean Sea .


set: The area is a tourist destination , with the seaside Roman ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum at the foot of Mount Vesuvius ( destroyed in the AD 79 eruption of Vesuvius ) , along the north coast .

set: The area is a tourist destination , with the seaside Roman ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum at the foot of Mount Vesuvius . These towns were covered with volcanic ash in the AD 79 eruption of Vesuvius .


set: Bonaventure Island on the eastern tip of the Gaspe Peninsula , Île Brion and Rochers-aux-Oiseaux ( Bird Rock ) northeast of the Magdalen Islands are important migratory bird sanctuaries administered by the Canadian Wildlife Service .

set: Bonaventure Island on the eastern tip of the Gaspé Peninsula , Île Brion and Rochers-aux-Oiseaux ( Bird Rock ) northeast of the Magdalen Islands are important migratory bird sanctuaries . They are administered by the Canadian Wildlife Service .


set: The Gulf of Saint Lawrence ( French : `` Golfe du Saint-Laurent '' ) is the outlet of the North American Great Lakes via the Saint Lawrence River into the Atlantic Ocean .

set: The Gulf of Saint Lawrence ( French : `` golfe du Saint-Laurent '' ) is the outlet of North America 's Great Lakes via the Saint Lawrence River into the Atlantic Ocean .


set: The northern part of this coast is the touristy Costiera Amalfitana , including towns like Amalfi , Maiori , Positano and the city of Salerno itself .

set: The northern part of this coast is the Costiera Amalfitana . This includes towns like Amalfi , Maiori , Positano and the city of Salerno itself .


set: Some of the most important tourist destinations in the Gulf of Thailand are the islands of Ko Samui and Ko Pha Ngan in Surat Thani Province , Pattaya in Chonburi Province , Cha-Am in Phetchaburi Province , Hua Hin in Prachuap Khiri Khan Province , and Ko Samet in Rayong Province .

set: Some of the most important tourist places in the Gulf of Thailand are the islands of Ko Samui and Ko Pha Ngan in Surat Thani province , Pattaya in Chonburi province , Cha-am in Phetchaburi Province , Hua Hin in Prachuap Khiri Khan Province , Ko Samet in Rayong Province , and Ko Chang in Trat Province Other websites .


set: Gulfport is the second largest city in Mississippi after the state capital Jackson .

set: Gulfport is the second largest city in the U.S. state of Mississippi , after the state capital Jackson .


set: It is the larger of the two principal cities of the Gulfport-Biloxi , Mississippi Metropolitan Statistical Area , which is included in the Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula , Mississippi Combined Statistical Area .

set: It is the larger ( population wise ) of two , aom cities of the Gulfport-Biloxi , Mississippi Metropolitan Statistical Area , which is included in the Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula , Mississippi Combined Statistical Area .


set: Hurricane Katrina . On August 29 , 2005 , Gulfport was hit by the strong eastern side of Hurricane Katrina .

set: On August 29 , 2005 , Gulfport was hit by the strong east side of Hurricane Katrina , and much of Gulfport was flooded or destroyed .


set: Elin Gunhild `` Gullan '' Bornemark , born `` Bohlin '' 28 November 1927 in Härnösand , Sweden , is a Swedish musician , lyricist , composer and , between 1951 and 2007 , music teacher .

set: Elin Gunhild `` Gullan '' Bornemark , born `` Bohlin '' 28 November 1927 in Härnösand , Sweden , is a Swedish musician , lyricist and composer and . Between 1951 and 2007 , she was also active as a music teacher .


set: Travels into Several Remote Nations of the World . In Four Parts .

set: Gulliver 's Travels , or Travels into Several Remote Nations of the World , in Four Parts .


set: The historical photography process of gum bichromate photography uses gum arabic mixed with ammonium or potassium dichromate and pigment to create a coloured photographic emulsion that becomes relatively insoluble in water upon exposure to ultraviolet light .

set: The historical photography process used gum arabic mixed with ammonium or potassium dichromate and pigment to create a coloured photographic emulsion that becomes relatively insoluble in water upon exposure to ultraviolet light .


set: The hardened exudations are collected in the middle of the rainy season ( harvesting usually begins in July ) , and exported at the start of the dry season ( November ) .

set: The hardened gum is collected in the middle of the rainy season ( harvesting usually begins in July ) , and exported at the start of the dry season ( November ) .


set: Gumbasia was created in a style Vorkapić taught called Kinesthetic Film Principles .

set: Gumbasia was made in a style Vorkapich taught called Kinesthetic Film Principles .


set: In hydrology , therefore , the Gumbel distribution is used to analyze such variables as monthly and annual maximum values of daily rainfall and river discharge volumes , and also to describe droughts .

set: In hydrology , the Gumbel distribution is used to analyze such variables as monthly and annual maximum values of daily rainfall and river discharge volumes , and also to describe droughts .