Savo, another look
The Shame of Savo comes at the battle from a different viewpoint than many of the available books. It provides excellent information on the Australian participation and their interpretation of events. The author also provides details on the amount of advanced notice provided by allied aerial reconnaissance combined with communication delays and the normal fog of war. It also gives insights into the experience level of commanders, their handling of the relatively new technology of radar, crew experience and ship readiness. The book is well written and the pacing and flow easily hold the readers attention. I consider it an excellent addition to my collection of books on the Naval Campaign for Guadalcanal
