American & Japanese Equipment
Learn about some of the personal equipment carried by the Marines and Japanese forces during the Guadalcanal Campaign. From helmets to footwear, belts and backpacks.

The soldier's canteen of water quickly turned out to be one of the most important items carried. And, many added an extra canteen to their load. The debilitating heat meant that a soldier could do nothing without water. Many expired or suffered heat strokes due to lack of water.

Both sides were faced with supply problems at different stages of the campaign - the Marines initially, and the Japanese at the end.