The US try to hit Guadalcanal in this 'fantasy' version of our WW2. Basic lesson was that the US needs more Landing Craft in each wave as the lack of HQ's and kit in each allowed the Japs to get their tanks in close and personal where they can fight on equal terms (no bazookas yet).
http://s212.photobucket.com/albums/cc231/stefan... Having said that Naval Guns certainly did the job of clearing 'lanes' through the Jap front but the Yanks just did not have the resource to do anything about these situations. Must try harder next time!