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Publisher
Digiview Entertainment
Pub. Date
2006
Language
English
Description
Rings around Rabaul: Details the struggle over the Solomon Islands and the subsequent invasions that went forward as a result of the capture of this strategic site.
Mare nostrum: "Our sea," the Mediterranean, which could have been reasonably reclaimed by the Italians, the French, or a number of other nations, is detailed in this episode, as many of the naval battles that took place here had a major impact on the rest of the war in Europe.
Sea and...
Author
Publisher
iUniverse
Pub. Date
�2007
Language
English
Description
On October 15,1942, Japanese carrier planes attacked and sank the destroyer USS MEREDITH off Guadalcanal Island. When the attack became imminent, the crew of the accompanying tug VIREO was taken aboard MEREDITH. Of the 329 men, only 96 survived. For four days they struggled, combating dehydration, injuries, burns, shark attacks, and strafing by enemy planes.
