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USN Cruiser vs IJN Cruiser
Guadalcanal 1942
USN Cruiser vs IJN Cruiser
Guadalcanal 1942
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 Guadalcanal, 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 commissioned digital artwork. It uses firsthand accounts to bring the battles to life and explain why the Americans suffered early on, but eventually had their revenge.
Table of Contents
Chronology
Design and Development
Technical Specifications
The Strategic Situation
The Combatants
Combat
Statistics and Analysis
Aftermath
Further Reading
Index
Product details
| Published | Jan 20 2012 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (Epub & Mobi) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 80 |
| ISBN | 9781780963594 |
| Imprint | Osprey Publishing |
| Illustrations | 52 b/w |
| Series | Duel |
| Short code | DUE 22 |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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