""Guadalcanal: The First Offensive"" is a historical account of the first major offensive by the United States against Japan during World War II. The book, written by John Miller Jr., details the events leading up to the battle, the strategies employed by both sides, and the intense fighting that took place on the island of Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands.Miller Jr. provides a comprehensive analysis of the military tactics used by both the American and Japanese forces during the six-month-long battle. He also delves into ...
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""Guadalcanal: The First Offensive"" is a historical account of the first major offensive by the United States against Japan during World War II. The book, written by John Miller Jr., details the events leading up to the battle, the strategies employed by both sides, and the intense fighting that took place on the island of Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands.Miller Jr. provides a comprehensive analysis of the military tactics used by both the American and Japanese forces during the six-month-long battle. He also delves into the political and strategic factors that influenced the decisions made by military leaders on both sides.The book is based on extensive research, including interviews with veterans who fought in the battle, official records, and personal accounts. Miller Jr. presents a vivid and engaging narrative that brings the reader into the heart of the conflict.Overall, ""Guadalcanal: The First Offensive"" is a gripping and informative account of one of the most significant battles of World War II. It is an essential read for anyone interested in military history, the Pacific theater of the war, or the strategies and tactics used by military leaders during this pivotal moment in history.United States Army In World War II, War In The Pacific. This Account Of The First Victory Over Japanese Ground Forces, Told At The Level Of Companies, Platoons, And Even Individuals, Demonstrates The Relationship Between Air, Ground, And Surface Forces In Modern Warfare.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included. NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.
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Center Of Military History, United States Army
Published:
1989
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17969870455
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As New. Hardcover in glossy pictorial boards. No dust jacket, as issued. Book is in fine, As New, gift-giving condition, crisp and clean, with tight binding and sharp corners. Commemorative anniversary edition. 8vo. 413 pp. Including index.
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Very good in very good dust jacket. 413 p. Includes: illustrations, maps, index. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. Contains illustrations, images. Audience: General/Trade.
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