New Georgia: The Second Battle for the Solomons

by Ronnie Day

Book Overview

In 1942, the Solomon Islands formed the stepping stones toward Rabaul, the main base of Japanese operations in the South Pacific, and the Allies primary objective. The stunning defeat of Japanese forces at the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal in November marked the turning point in the war against Japan and the start of an offensive in the Central Solomons aimed at New Georgia. New Georgia: The Second Battle for the Solomons tells the story of...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0253018773
• ISBN13: 9780253018779
• Release Date: February 2016
• Publisher: Indiana University Press
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.2" x 9.2"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher