Starvation Island

The Six-Month Struggle for Guadalcanal, August 1942 to February 1943 -- The First American Ground Offensive of the Pacific War, with Maps and Diagrams

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James R. Caldwell

Verlag:

Independently Published

Unsere-Artikel-Nr.: P35293136

EAN: 9798188187187

Erhältlich:

Nicht auf Lager

Zustellung: Mi, 02.09.2026

Versand: Kostenlos

CHF 23.60

Beschreibung

The Japanese called it 'Starvation Island. ' For six brutal months, the fate of the Pacific hung in the balance. In August 1942, the U. S. Marines landed on Guadalcanal, launching the first American ground offensive of the Pacific War. What followed was a desperate struggle against jungle disease, relentless Japanese attacks, and the constant threat of starvation. This vivid, meticulously researched book brings you into the heart of the campaign: from the fight to hold Henderson Field to the deadly night naval battles of Ironbottom Sound, where the Tokyo Express ran supplies to a doomed garrison. Inside, you will discover:. 15 clear maps and diagrams of troop movements, naval battles, and command structures. The story of the Tokyo Express and the fight for control of the sea. How disease and supply shortages shaped the campaign. Detailed phase diagrams of key engagements like the Battle of Bloody Ridge. Chapter timelines and key takeaways for each phase of the battle. A quick-reference appendix with equipment comparisons and a glossary. Experience the epic struggle that turned the tide in the Pacific.

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Sprache

Englisch

Autor

James R. Caldwell

Erscheinungsjahr

2026

Format

Buch (Softcover)

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