Introduction
Chronology
Attacker's Capabilities
Defender's Capabilities
Campaign Objectives
Order of Battle
The Campaign
Analysis
Conclusion
Bibliography
Index
The story of Japan's long-range air campaign to destroy the ‘Cactus Air Force’ on Guadalcanal, why Henderson Field was so vital to both sides, and how the Allies defeated the previously all-conquering Japanese.
Mark E. Stille (Commander, United States Navy, retired)
spent his naval career as an intelligence officer serving on the
Joint Staff, the faculty of the Naval War College, and in the
ship's company of two aircraft carriers. He is the author of over
40 Osprey titles, focusing on the naval history of the Pacific War.
He recently retired from government service after a total of 39
years in the intelligence community and now lives in Annapolis,
Maryland.
Jim Laurier attended Paier School of Art in Hamden,
Connecticut, from 1974 to 1978, and since graduating with Honours,
he has been working professionally in the field of Fine Art and
Illustration. He has been commissioned to paint for the US Air
Force and has aviation paintings on permanent display at the
Pentagon. He is a native of New England and lives in New
Hampshire.
"Whether this is one's first exposure to the Cactus Air Force, or another visit to the remarkable history of the Guadalcanal campaign, this book provides a wealth of information. It is very interesting the data and commentary." --Aeroscale Kitmaker
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