Title: USN cruiser vs IJN cruiser
Description: 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.
Subjects: History, World War II, Aircraft carriers, Japanese Naval operations, Campaigns, Guadalcanal, Battle of, Solomon Islands, 1942-1943, American Naval operations, World War, 1939-1945, Military, Cruisers (Warships), HISTORY, Guadalcanal, battle of, solomon islands, 1942-1943
Places: United States, Japan, Pacific Ocean
Time periods: 20th century