CU of a map of the war.  LS and MS of American and allied troops admits battle with Japanese armed forces in the Solomon Islands. American Marines land on the Solomon Islands and are launched straight into battle.  American General MacArthur is named Supreme Commander in the Southwest Pacific.  Soldiers camp out and hike through the region, unpredictably thrown into battle.  LS of an American burial ground.  LS of African people carrying wounded soldiers.