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USN Cruiser vs IJN Cruiser: Guadalcanal 1942: No. 22 (Duel)

USN Cruiser vs IJN Cruiser: Guadalcanal 1942: No. 22 (Duel)

by Mark Stille (Author), Mark Stille (Author), Howard Gerrard (Illustrator), Paul Wright (Illustrator)

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    Illustrated 2009

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Synopsis

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 commissioned digital artwork. It uses firsthand accounts to bring the battles to life and explain why the Americans suffered early on, but eventually had their revenge.

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Format: Illustrated
 Pages: 80
 Edition: Illustrated
 Publisher: Osprey Publishing
Published: 10 Oct 2009
ISBN 10: 1846034663
ISBN 13: 9781846034664

Media Reviews

This book does not disappoint in detailed descriptions and contemporary black and white photos of the various classes of these scouts for the fleet. There are also several beautifully rendered color plates of artist's depictions at various stages of the covered battles. The illustrators are the well known Howard Gerrard and Paul Wright. From this modeler's perspective, I recommend this book. --Ned Ricks, IPMS/USA (December 2009)

These cruisers were what is known as 'Treaty Ships' developed at a time when it was felt that a limit on the size and number of ships would prevent an all out spiraling of weapons costs amongst those nations who were involved. It is with these ships that the US and Japan went to war. In this edition, author Mark Stille looks at the design and development of these ships on both sides... It is a book that I thoroughly enjoyed reading and is one that I know you will find a delight as well. --Scott Van Aken, Modeling Madness, www.modelingmadness.com (October 2009)

A solid pick for such [military history] collections... Mark Stille's USN Cruiser vs IJN Cruiser: Guadalcanal 1942, telling of the US Navy's first major amphibious offensive. --The Bookwatch (January 2010)

.. .fully illustrated with original artwork and rare photographs. --Wonderpedia

Author Bio
Commander (retired) Mark O. Stille served as a career Naval Intelligence Officer, spending over five years of his naval career assigned to various US Navy carriers. He continues to work in this field in a civilian capacity. He holds an MA from the Naval War College and has had several wargames published. He lives in Virginia, USA. The author lives in Dunn Loring, Virginia.