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The Campaign for Guadalcanal A Battle that Made History
The Campaign for Guadalcanal A Battle that Made History
Author: Jack Coggins
Condition: Like New
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Jack Coggins's The Campaign for Guadalcanal: A Battle that Made History is an incisive campaign history of one of World War II’s decisive clashes in the South Pacific. Combining operational narrative with sharp analysis, the book traces the 1942–1943 Guadalcanal campaign—land, sea, and air actions—examining personalities, command decisions, tactics and strategy, battlefield conditions, and the campaign’s aftermath to show why Guadalcanal became a turning point in the Pacific War.
Published by Doubleday (Garden City, N.Y.) and illustrated throughout by the author, the volume enhances its operational account with maps and detailed drawings of equipment and weapons that clarify movements and hardware; its illustrated historical‑narrative format and clear focus on Allied and Imperial Japanese forces make it particularly valuable to general readers and WWII enthusiasts seeking a visually informed, tactically minded study of the campaign (ISBN13: 9780385043540).
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Keywords, content and topics in this Book
Keywords, content and topics in this Book
Title: The Campaign for Guadalcanal: A Battle that Made History
Author: Jack Coggins
Publisher: Doubleday, Garden City, N.Y.
Theater of War
Pacific Theater
South Pacific
Solomon Islands
Guadalcanal campaign
Operations / Campaigns
Guadalcanal Campaign (1942–1943)
Main Nations Involved
United States
Japan
Allies vs. Imperial Japan
Type of Book
Campaign history
Illustrated historical narrative
Non‑fiction World War II history
Focus of the Book
Imperial Japanese Army and Navy forces on and around Guadalcanal
Combined land, sea, and air campaign in the South Pacific
Weapons, Vehicles, and Military Hardware
Visual Content
Illustrations by the author (Jack Coggins) throughout
Key Historical Figures (where clearly referenced in descriptions or previews)
Subject / Classification Keywords
World War II
Second World War
Pacific War
Guadalcanal, Battle of, Solomon Islands, 1942–1943
Solomon Islands campaign
Amphibious warfare
Island campaign
Combined arms operations
Naval warfare in the Pacific
Air‑sea‑land coordination
U.S. Marine Corps history – World War II
U.S. Navy history – World War II
Japanese military operations – Pacific Area
Military strategy and tactics – 20th century
Campaign analysis
Operational history
Audience / Level
General readership with interest in World War II history
Additional Descriptive Tags
Turning point in the Pacific War
Battlefield conditions on Guadalcanal
Personalities and leadership in the Guadalcanal campaign
Book Condition: Like New
Book Condition: Like 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.
