Neptune's Inferno
The U.S. Navy at Guadalcanal
James D. Hornfischer
Discover the full story of the Navy's sacrifice in the Battle of Guadalcanal with Neptune's Inferno. James D. Hornfischer brings to life the seven major naval actions that took place in August 1942 in stunning cinematic detail. Using new interviews with survivors and unpublished accounts, Hornfischer vividly portrays the officers and enlisted men who opposed the Japanese in America's hour of need. Neptune's Inferno is an enthralling and gripping read that intimately explores the human side of history-making events.
Publish Date
2011-01-25T00:00:00.000Z
2011-01-25T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
4.28
ISBN
9780553385120
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2020-06-12T13:49:18.000Z
@wolfpac_five The best book I've read on the overall campaign is "Neptune's Inferno", even if it only gets a so-so rating on Amazon. I found it a great strategic overview that put the land battle in context. – source