00. GUADALCANAL 1, 08/18/1942

Despite heavy fighting on the nearby islands of Tulagi and Gavutu/Tanambogo the initial landings on Guadalcanal went smoothly, with little evidence of the enemy except some laborers. However, after a major naval engagement to the NW (Battle of Savo Island) and threats of Japanese air attacks your naval support and transports (some still loaded with men and equipment) sailed for Noumea on the 9th.

Despite small engagements a defensive perimeter has been set up. Your orders are to hold the perimeter and protect the airfield, which is being prepared for the first air units. In addition you have orders to send a small force to the west to clear the villages of Matanikau and Kokumbona. Part of that force will be by landing craft.

HINT:
You must defend the perimeter with adequate forces to repel an attack from any flank! You are strongly recommended to check the map each turn.

IMPORTANT NOTE: YOU HAVE TO PURCHASE YOUR CORE UNITS AT HQ!! 
You should initially concentrate on infantry (on foot, my recommendation is try to build up at least 4 units) and some artillery and AD. Once you have that you can buy tanks or other units.

Note: Dates are all in the US format, MM/DD/YYYY