Wheelan, Joseph
Midnight in the Pacific
- ISBN 13:
- 9780306824593
- author:
- Wheelan, Joseph
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Da Capo Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 400
- Dimensions:
- 22.61 x 15.24 x 3.81 centimetres
- Genre:
- History, Asia, Japan,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
A gripping narrative history of America's first major offensive in World War II, the battle for Guadalcanal is told with unflinching detail. From August to November 1942, US forces clashed with an implacable enemy in a brutal and devastating campaign that would prove pivotal in the Pacific War. The outcome hung in the balance as American sailors, Marines, and pilots fought against Japanese soldiers, who were determined to neutralize Henderson Airfield at any cost. The losses were heavy on both sides, with over 4,500 US sailors killed in action, and more than 1,500 soldiers and Marines lost on land. The air war claimed hundreds of American planes, while Japan suffered equally devastating losses. This book provides a comprehensive account of the battle that turned the tide of war in America's favour, marking a significant turning point in the Pacific War.
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