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Amphibious Operations in
the South Pacific in World War II series
A three-volume series that provides both the serious historian and
casual reader of World War II history with a close-up look at amphibious
operations in the South Pacific.
Vol. II, The Solomons Campaigns, 1942-1943
From Guadalcanal to Bougainville, Pacific War Turning Point
By William L. McGee
688pp., 310 b&w photos, 44 maps, plus charts, notes, appendices, bibliography, index, 6”x9”,
ISBN 13: 978-0-9701678-7-3, Softcover: $39.95. BMC Publications (2000).
“Enough gripping drama, heroism, and heartbreak in McGee’s
almost encyclopedic work to supply Hollywood with material for a century.”
—Marine Corps League Magazine
“A thoroughgoing historical record and analysis that
historians and scholars will find invaluable.”
—Library
Journal
Description
The second volume in William L. McGee’s acclaimed series, THE SOLOMONS CAMPAIGNS tells the story of America’s first offensive after Pearl Harbor. Volume II follows the new landing craft crews featured in Volume I as they move up the Slot with each new campaign. All the Solomons campaigns are covered—from
Guadalcanal to Bougainville.
From the Back Cover
- Part I, THE SOUTHERN SOLOMONS CAMPAIGNS covers the bloody six-month struggle for Guadalcanal. The relationship between ground fighting, naval warfare and air combat is described in considerable detail as first one side and then the other gains the advantage. Seven major naval engagements are recounted.
- Part II, THE CENTRAL SOLOMONS CAMPAIGNS chronicles the amphibious operations in the New Georgia Islands group including the five separate landings at Rendova, Segi Point, Viru Harbor, Wickham Anchorage, and Rice Anchorage, plus three more significant naval battles and the occupation of Vella Lavella.
- Part III, THE NORTHERN SOLOMONS CAMPAIGNS recounts the seizure of the Treasuries, the Choiseul Diversion and the Bougainville campaign, plus two more significant naval battles.
- LESSONS LEARNED Finally, the many valuable lessons learned during the Solomons Campaigns are summarized, ranging from logistic support and force requirements to offshore toeholds and leapfrogging. Most became doctrine in later Pacific campaigns.
Other books in the series:
- Vol. I, The Amphibians Are Coming! Emergence of the 'Gator Navy and its Revolutionary Landing Craft (2000)
- Vol. III, Pacific Express, The Critical Role of Military Logistics
in World War II (2009)
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