Neptune's Inferno by James D. Hornfischer
The U.S. Navy at Guadalcanal
A gripping narrative of the savage campaign for control of the waters around Guadalcanal in 1942–1943, chronicling the desperate night surface battles, Allied struggles to supply and protect Henderson Field, and the tactical errors, technological strengths, and leadership decisions that shaped the outcome. The book follows ships, sailors, and commanders thrown into chaotic close-range engagements where torpedoes, gunfire, and personal bravery decided the island's fate, showing how a costly naval struggle became a turning point in the Pacific War.
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- Published
- 2011
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- American
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- Original Language
- English
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