Author

Publication

2009 - Osprey, Oxford, England

Language

English

Word Count

20,000 words, Guess

Page Count

80 pages

Physical Format

Electronic resource

Identifiers

and 1 more

Classifications

  • DDC940.545952
  • LCCV874 .S75 2009eb
  • LCCV874.S75 2009

Description

Although the war in the Pacific is usually considered a carrier war, it was the cruisers that dominated the early fighting. This thrilling duel presents the cruiser clashes during the battles for Guadacanal, highlighting the Battle of Savo Island and the Battle of Cape Esperance. The first was a Japanese victory that resulted in the loss of four Allied cruisers. However, in the latter, the Americans managed to turn the tables despite the battle being fought throughout the night. This book presents a view of the design and development of the opposing weapons systems, illustrated with newly com.

Subjects

Series Statement

  • Duel -- 22
  • Duel (Oxford, England) -- 22.

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  • USN cruiser vs IJN cruiser: Guadalcanal 1942Electronic resourceOsprey2009-01-01

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