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Guadalcanal 1942 The Marines Strike Back
Guadalcanal 1942 The Marines Strike Back
Author: Joseph Mueller
Condition: New
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Guadalcanal 1942: The Marines Strike Back recounts the first American amphibious assault in the Pacific during World War II, when U.S. Marines and Army units landed on a largely unknown island and halted the seemingly unstoppable Japanese advance. The book traces five months of brutal jungle and island fighting—including the August 1942 landings—during which over 30,000 American and Japanese casualties were suffered, and shows how the campaign shattered the myth of Japanese invincibility and forged a seasoned fighting force that would, campaign by campaign, drive Japanese forces back across the Pacific.
An Osprey-format illustrated campaign study by Joseph Mueller (ISBN 9781855329164), this concise monograph combines clear narrative with Osprey-style orders of battle and equipment notes, maps, period photographs and tactical illustrations typical of the series, making it a compact reference for students, reenactors and military-history enthusiasts seeking a focused operational and tactical overview of the Guadalcanal campaign.
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Keywords, content and topics in this Book
Keywords, content and topics in this Book
Title / Series
Guadalcanal 1942: The Marines Strike Back
Author
Publication / Edition
Type of Book
World War II campaign history
Military history monograph
Illustrated reference (Osprey-format)
Theater of War
Operations / Campaigns Covered
Main Nations / Sides
Allies vs Axis – Pacific war
Services / Units Focus
USMC amphibious assault forces
USMC infantry and supporting arms on Guadalcanal
Weapons / Equipment / Operational Focus
US and Japanese infantry weapons and support arms (as depicted in Osprey-style orders of battle and equipment sections; specific models not listed in accessible summaries)
Commanders / Notable Figures
Content Features (Format & Visual Material)
Subject / Thematic Keywords
World War II – Pacific campaign
Guadalcanal landings, August 1942
US Marine Corps operations on Guadalcanal
Island fighting / jungle warfare (Guadalcanal)
US–Japan ground combat in the Solomon Islands
Tactical analysis of engagements on Guadalcanal
Operational overview of the Guadalcanal campaign
Classification-Oriented Tags
Second World War
Pacific Theater
Solomon Islands – Guadalcanal
Military campaigns – 1942
United States Marine Corps history
United States – military operations – World War II
Japan – military operations – World War II
Campaign studies (Osprey series)
Illustrated military history
Book Condition: New
Book Condition: New
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New: Fresh Out of Bootcamp
Flawless and untested. This book is in pristine, new condition and ready for its first assignment.
Like New: Light Combat Experience
Almost new and in great shape. It has clearly been read before and is ready to fight again, but it shows very little wear from its time in the field.
Good: A Few Scars or Shell Shock
A reliable veteran. The book might have some bent corners or a dust cover with a few scratches, but it’s still sturdy and standing tall.
Fair: Battle-Hardened
Visible signs of a long campaign. Expect some stains, bent pages, and perhaps some minor tears on the cover. It’s seen the trenches, but the intel inside is still solid.
Poor: Survived Iwo Jima
This one has been through the meat grinder. It carries noticeable damage, heavy staining, or significant wear—but like any old soldier, it would love to be read one last time before it retires.
