New Georgia campaign

June 20 – October 7, 1943 · New Georgia Islands

Result Allied victory

US, New Zealand and Allied forces fought a land, air and naval campaign to capture the Japanese airfield at Munda and other islands in the New Georgia group. It was part of the Solomon Islands drive on Rabaul.

Allies

Axis

Strength and losses

Strength
c. 43,000
Killed
1,195
Wounded
3,873
Aircraft lost
c. 93