USN Cruiser vs IJN Cruiser: Guadalcanal 1942 (Duel, #22)

by Mark Stille

Paul Wright (Illustrator), Mr Paul Wright (Illustrator), and Howard Gerrard (Illustrator)

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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.
  • ISBN10 1849081174
  • ISBN13 9781849081177
  • Publish Date 20 January 2012 (first published 9 October 2005)
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country GB
  • Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
  • Imprint Osprey Publishing