Lost at Guadalcanal

The Final Battles of the Astoria and Chicago as Described by Survivors and in Official Reports

Häftad, Engelska, 2010

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The dramatic account of two American warships in the South Pacific, this book follows the USS Astoria (CA-34) and USS Chicago (CA-29) during the late summer of 1942, when both participated in the early days of the critical battle for Guadalcanal. Drawing on a variety of firsthand accounts, some previously unpublished, the book tells the story from the perspective of the men aboard each ship, transporting readers inside the gun turrets, behind the lookout binoculars, and below deck as the battle rages. Individual stories of heroism, sacrifice and survival unfold as both vessels meet their fates in the South Pacific.

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Utgivningsdatum2010-10-18
Mått178 x 254 x 12 mm
Vikt408 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor232
FörlagMcFarland & Co Inc
ISBN9780786458974

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Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Preface PART ONE: ON THE ROAD TO1. Treaty Cruisers 2. Early Days 3. New Hands 4. Early Operations PART TWO: GOING TO GUADALCANAL5. Gathering Forces 6. Veterans 7. Rendezvous at Koro 8. The Voyage 9. Approach and Landing 10. Air Attacks 11. August Eighth PART THREE: A NIGHT OFF SAVO ISLAND12. Unheeded Warnings 13. Night Dispositions 14. The Enemy Arrives 15. A Torpedo Finds the Chicago 16. The Battle Moves North 17. Captain Greenman at the Helm 18. Below Deck 19. The Battle Continues 20. Escape 21. Help at Last 22. Commander Shoup at the Stern 23. The Fight to Save the Astoria 24. Abandon Ship! 25. Survivors PART FOUR: THE FINAL VOYAGE OF THE CHICAGO26. Stateside 27. Return to Guadalcanal 28. The Last Battle of the Chicago 29. Rescue Epilogue: The Voyage Continued Chapter Notes Bibliography Index