Name one island that Marines landed on during WW II.

Guadalcanal is a significant island in the context of World War II, particularly for the United States Marine Corps. It was the site of the first major offensive by Allied forces against the Empire of Japan in the Pacific theater. The Battle of Guadalcanal began in August 1942 and lasted until February 1943. This campaign marked a pivotal moment in the war as it was the first time that Marine forces successfully landed and conducted a sustained offensive operation against Japanese troops, ultimately leading to a decisive Allied victory. The successful campaign on Guadalcanal helped to halt Japanese expansion in the Pacific and allowed Allied forces to gain momentum towards future operations.

While the other locations mentioned were involved in WWII, they did not feature the same level of Marine Corps operations as Guadalcanal. Hawaii was primarily a base of operations and a significant site during the Pearl Harbor attack but not a landing site for combat operations. The Philippines were also invaded, but the initial landings were primarily conducted by Army forces, with subsequent operations involving Marines but not at the same strategic level as Guadalcanal. New Zealand played a supportive role in the war and was a staging area for operations but was not a target of Marine landings during the conflict.