The Struggle for Guadalcanal, August 1942-February 1943 - History of United States Naval Operations in World War II, Volume 5

Volume 5 covers the six major engagements in waters surrounding Guadalcanal. 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 where the fate of thousands was decided.

About the author

Rear Adm. Samuel Eliot Morison wrote many popular and award-winning books on maritime history. He was the recipient of two Pulitzer Prizes, two Bancroft Prizes, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Summary

Quality paperback editions of Samuel Eliot Morison’s multi-volume History of United States Naval Operations in World War II are being published by the Naval Institute Press with new introductions by today’s leading naval historians. The first three volumes were introduced in March. Volumes 4, 5, and 6 become available in September.

Product details

• Authors: Samuel Eliot Morison, Estate Of Samuel Eliot Morison, Samuel Eliot Morison
• Publisher: Naval Institute Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.11.2010
• EAN: 9781591145516
• ISBN: 978-1-59114-551-6
• No. of pages: 480
• Dimensions: 157 mm x 231 mm x 38 mm
• Weight: 742 g
• Series: U.S. Naval Operations in World War 2; U.S. Naval Operations in World War 2
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration