Who was defeated in the Battle of Guadalcana?

The Battle of Guadalcanal, fought during World War II from August 1942 to February 1943, saw the Allied forces, primarily the United States, defeat the Imperial Japanese Army and Navy. This battle marked a significant turning point in the Pacific Theater, as it halted Japanese expansion and began a series of Allied offensives. The Japanese forces suffered heavy casualties and were ultimately forced to withdraw from the island.