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The Amphibians Are Coming! : Emergence of the 'Gator Navy and Its Revolutionary Landing Craft (Amphibious Operations in the South Pacific in Wwii)
The Amphibians Are Coming Emergence of the 'Gator Navy and Its Revolutionary Landing Craft - Amphibious Operations in the South Pacific in Wwii Author:William L. McGee The follow-up to "The Amphibians Are Coming!," this book covers all the Solomon Campaigns-from Guadalcanal to Bougainville. It tells the story of America's first offensive after Pearl Harbor. Part I, "The Southern Solomon," covers the bloody six-month struggle for Guadalcanal. Part II, "The Central Solomon," chronicles the amphibious ope... more »rations in the New Georgia Islands group, including the five separate landings at Rendova, Segi Point, Viru Harbor, Wickham Anchorage, and Rice Anchorage. And Part III, "The Northern Solomon," recounts the seizure of the treasuries, the Chioseul Diversion, and the Bougainville campaign.« less