USN cruiser vs IJN cruiser

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 com.

שנה

2009

שפה

English

סדרה

Duel -- 22

הוצאה

Osprey

מהדורות

2

עמודים

80

ISBN

9781849081177

מקור הנתונים: Wikidata