| Breaking the Bismarcks Barrier, 22 July 1942-1 May 1944: History of United States Naval Operations in World War II, Volume 6 Volume 6 Contributor(s): Morison, Estate Of Samuel Eliot (Author) |
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ISBN: 159114552X ISBN-13: 9781591145523 Publisher: US Naval Institute Press OUR PRICE: $25.16 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Military - World War Ii - History | Military - Naval - History | Military - United States |
| Dewey: 940.542 |
| LCCN: 2009052288 |
| Series: History of United States Naval Operations in World War II (Paperback) |
| Physical Information: 1.22" H x 6.08" W x 8.84" (1.85 lbs) 528 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1940's |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Breaking the Bismarcks Barrier, 22 July 1942 - 1 May 1944, Volume 6 in the series, examines the drive up from Guadalcanal and New Guinea to the taking of Rabaul and the colossal American victory at the Battle of the Bismarck Sea during the Papuan campaign. This volume also covers the Central Solomons, the Huon Gulf offensive, the invasion of New Georgia, and the Battles of Kula Gulf and Kolombagnara. |
Contributor Bio(s): Morison, Samuel Eliot: - Rear Adm. Samuel Eliot Morison wrote many popular and award-winning books on maritime history.� He was the recipient of two Pulitzer Prizes, two Bancroft Prizes, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. |