The Struggle for Guadalcanal, August 1942-February 1943: History of United States Naval Operations in World War II, Volume 5 Volume 5
(Book #5 in the History of United States Naval Operations in World War II Series)
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Book Overview
The Struggle for Guadacanal, August 1942-February 1943, Volume 5 in the series, covers the six major engagements in the waters surrounding Guadalcanal, in which the U.S. Navy experienced more fighting than in any three previous wars. From the Solomon Islands campaign to the courageous actions of Edson's Raiders at the Battle of the Bloody Ridge and the Battle of Tassafaronga, the author describes events from the ship decks, cockpits, and ridgetops...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1591145511
ISBN13:9781591145516
Release Date:November 2010
Publisher:US Naval Institute Press
Length:480 Pages
Weight:1.70 lbs.
Dimensions:1.0" x 6.1" x 8.8"
Customer Reviews
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Narative History at its finest
Published by woodwhacker , 2 years ago
Great writing. Gripping history. Lots of detailed naval battle damage.
THE standard Naval history of WW2
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
I more I read of Naval history, the more I appreciate how enormously insightful Morison was. He spent the entire duration of the war aboard various ships, knew the participants personally in many cases, and captured the full scope and significance of events. A great writer besides. Marvelous stuff.
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