Hell’s Islands The Untold Story of Guadalcanal 1st Edition by Stanley Coleman Jersey ISBN 1585446165 978-1585446162

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 From August 1942 until February 1943, two armies faced each other amid the malarial jungles and blistering heat of Guadalcanal Island. The Imperial Japanese forces needed to protect and maintain the air base that gave them the ability to interdict enemy supply routes. The Allies were desperate to halt the advance of a foe that so far had inflicted crippling losses on the U.S. fleet at Pearl Harbor, then seized the Philippines, Wake Island, the Dutch East Indies, Guam, and other Allied territory. After months of relentless battle, the U.S. troops forced back the determined Japanese, providing what many historians believe was the decisive turning point in the Pacific theater of operations.

Stanley Coleman Jersey, a medical air evacuation specialist in the South Pacific during World War II, has spent countless hours combing Australian, Japanese, and U.S. documents and interviewing more than 200 veterans of the Guadalcanal campaign, both Allied and Japanese.

Beginning with the events that preceded the battle for Guadalcanal during the Australian defense of the southern Solomon Islands in late 1941, Jersey details the military preparations made in response to intelligence describing the creation of an enemy air base within striking distance of American supply lines and recounts the civilian evacuation that followed the Japanese arrival in New Guinea.

With the stage set, he turns to the campaign itself, with particular emphasis on the combat during the critical period of August to December 1942. While Guadalcanal is his primary focus, Jersey also covers the roles played by forces occupying the other Solomon Islands, including the plight of construction laborers, air crews, and ground units.

This book, chock-full of gripping battlefield accounts and harrowing first-person narratives, draws together for the first time Allied and Japanese perspectives on the bloody contest. It is certain to become an indispensable asset to historians of World War II.

Hell’s Islands The Untold Story of Guadalcanal 1st Table of contents:

Introduction

• Overview of the Guadalcanal Campaign
• The Strategic Importance of Guadalcanal in the Pacific War
• Objectives of the Book: Revealing Untold Stories and Personal Accounts
• Setting the Stage for One of the Most Crucial Battles of WWII

Part I: The Road to Guadalcanal

1. The Pacific War Begins

   • The Attack on Pearl Harbor and the U.S. Entry into World War II
   • The Strategic Shift to the Pacific Theater
   • Japan’s Expansion and the Allied Response

2. The Battle for the Solomon Islands

   • The Importance of the Solomon Islands in the Pacific
   • Early American and Japanese Encounters in the Region
   • The U.S. Decision to Target Guadalcanal

3. Planning for Guadalcanal

   • Allied Strategy and Preparations for the Assault
   • The Role of Intelligence and Deception
   • Japanese Defenses and the Strategic Importance of Guadalcanal

Part II: The Battle Begins

4. The Landing at Guadalcanal

   • The Invasion: The First Wave of American Marines
   • Initial Japanese Resistance and the Struggle for Control
   • The Establishment of Henderson Field and Its Significance

5. The Japanese Response

   • Japan’s Efforts to Retake Guadalcanal
   • The Role of Naval Battles: The Battle of Savo Island and Others
   • The Japanese Counteroffensive: Air and Naval Superiority

6. The Battle for the Airfield

   • The Importance of Henderson Field in the Campaign
   • Intense Fighting for Control of the Airstrip
   • The Impact of Air Superiority on the Course of the Battle

Part III: The Struggle for Survival

7. The Hardships of War

   • Supply Issues and the Strain on American Forces
   • The Harsh Environmental Conditions on Guadalcanal
   • The Impact of Disease, Hunger, and Combat Fatigue

8. The Pacific Navy’s Role

   • Naval Engagements and the War at Sea
   • The Battle of the Eastern Solomons and the Battle of Santa Cruz
   • The Importance of Aircraft Carriers and Naval Strategy

9. The Japanese Offensive and Allied Counterattacks

   • The Japanese Strategy to Recapture Guadalcanal
   • The Allied Response: Reinforcements and Counteroffensive Operations
   • Key Battles: The Battle of Edson’s Ridge and Others

Part IV: Turning the Tide

10. The Battle of Midway: A Precursor to Guadalcanal

    • The Importance of Midway in the Pacific Campaign
    • The Lessons Learned and Their Impact on Guadalcanal
    • The Shift in Naval Power and Momentum

11. The Allied Victory

    • The Final Stages of the Battle for Guadalcanal
    • The Role of Allied Ground, Air, and Naval Forces
    • Japan’s Retreat and the Impact of Guadalcanal on the Pacific War

Part V: The Legacy of Guadalcanal

12. The Aftermath of the Campaign

    • Casualties and Losses: The Human Cost of Guadalcanal
    • The Long-Term Impact on Japanese and Allied Forces
    • The Strategic Significance of Guadalcanal in the War’s Outcome

13. Guadalcanal in the Broader Context of WWII

    • The Shift in the Balance of Power in the Pacific
    • The Impact of the Battle on the Pacific Campaign’s Momentum
    • Lessons for Future Military Engagements

14. Personal Stories and Untold Accounts

    • Firsthand Accounts from Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines
    • Survivor Stories: Life and Death on Guadalcanal
    • The Heroism and Sacrifice of Those Who Fought

Conclusion

• Reflecting on the Importance of Guadalcanal in WWII
• The Legacy of the Battle in Modern Military History
• A Tribute to the Men Who Fought and Sacrificed on Guadalcanal

Appendices

• Appendix A: Key Figures in the Guadalcanal Campaign
• Appendix B: Timeline of Major Events during the Campaign
• Appendix C: Glossary of Military Terms and Acronyms
• Bibliography
• Index

 

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