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Lieferstatus:	Auf Bestellung (Lieferzeit unbekannt)
Veröffentlichung:	Oktober 2009
Genre:	Geschichte / Politik / Kultur
	20th century, c 1900 to c 1999 / Asian History / Battles and campaigns / c 1940 to c 1949 / HISTORY / Military / United States / HISTORY / Military / World War II / Military & Naval Ships / Military vehicles / Modern warfare / Naval forces and warfare / Second World War / Solomon Islands / True war & combat stories / United States of America, USA / Warfare & defence
ISBN:	9781846034664
EAN-Code:	9781846034664
Verlag:	Bloomsbury
Einband:	Kartoniert
Sprache:	English
Serie:	Duel
Dimensionen:	H 248 mm / B 184 mm / D 8 mm
Gewicht:	261 gr
Seiten:	80
Bewertung:	Titel bewerten / Meinung schreiben

Inhalt:

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.