US Navy – The USS Saipan amphibious ready group is ready to go to Haiti, if needed.

• Virginian Pilot: Three Hampton Roads Navy ships could be sent to Haiti

Background – History – The Second Naval Battle of Guadalcanal spelled the difference between victory and defeat for the United States in the Pacific war.

• World War II: Turning Point in the Pacific

Background – Conflicts Around the World – James F. Dunnigan’s top 10 wars to currently worry about.

• StrategyPage: There are Ten Wars You Should Worry About