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Guadalcanal: The American Campaign Against Japan in WWII
Jon Diamond
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Description for Guadalcanal: The American Campaign Against Japan in WWII
Paperback. Series: Stackpole Military Photo. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
On August 7, 1942, U.S. Marines landed on the island of Guadalcanal, northeast of Australia, launching the first major Allied offensive against Japan. In one of the best-known campaigns of World War II's Pacific Theater, the Marines and then the U.S. Army endured a bitter six-month struggle for the island.
On August 7, 1942, U.S. Marines landed on the island of Guadalcanal, northeast of Australia, launching the first major Allied offensive against Japan. In one of the best-known campaigns of World War II's Pacific Theater, the Marines and then the U.S. Army endured a bitter six-month struggle for the island.
Product Details
Publisher
Stackpole Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Series
Stackpole Military Photo Series
Condition
New
Number of Pages
208
Place of Publication
Mechanicsburg, United States
ISBN
9780811716260
SKU
V9780811716260
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Ref
99-15
About Jon Diamond
Jon Diamond has written extensively on military history topics, and in addition to articles for World War II History and Military Heritage he has authored books such as Orde Wingate (978-1-84908-323-2) and Archibald Wavell (978-1-84908-737-7). A graduate of Cornell University, Diamond is a medical doctor in private practice and has taught at Harvard and Penn State. He lives near Harrisburg, ... Read more
Reviews for Guadalcanal: The American Campaign Against Japan in WWII
As part of their Photo book series, the bulk of the book is filled with excellent archive photos, and these are all provided with helpful captions to provide additional information to what is in the main text.
Military Model Scene 09/05/2016
Military Model Scene 09/05/2016