Struggle for Guadalcanal: August 1942 - February 1943 - Volume 5
by Struggle for Guadalcanal: August 1942 - February 1943 - Volume 5
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Other major actions covered by this volume are: the carrier battle of the Eastern Solomons; the battle of Cape Esperance(Norman Scott's night action); the battle of the Santa Cruz Islands(Kinkaid's carrier action); the great three-day naval battle of Guadalcanal, in which two rear admirals were lost; the battle of Tassafaronga; the battle of Rennell Island(loss of the "Chicago" ).
The relation between the ground fighting and the naval warfare, which was a significant feature of this campaign, is described in considerable detail. In addition some twoscore minor naval actions are recorded, as well as the sufferings of the supply train, the almost daily air fighting, the initial bombardment of Munda by "Pug" Ainsworth's task force, and the development of the Black Cats.
Product Details
- Little, Brown and Company Brand
- Jan 30, 1949 Pub Date:
- 9780316583053 ISBN-13:
- 0316583057 ISBN-10:
- English Language
- 9 in * 1.31 in * 6 in Dimensions:
- 1 lb Weight:
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