USN Cruiser vs IJN Cruiser: Guadalcanal 1942

di Mark Stille (Autore)

Paul Wright (Illustratore)

Howard Gerrard (Illustratore)

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, 2009

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 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.

• Autore: Mark Stille
• Illustratore: Paul Wright, Howard Gerrard
• Editore: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
• Collana: Duel
• Anno: 2009
• Rilegatura: Paperback / softback
• Pagine: 80 p.
• Dimensioni: 248 x 184 mm
• Peso: 306 gr.
• EAN: 9781846034664

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