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Savo [large print] / Richard F. Newcomb.
TITLE:
Savo [large print] / Richard F. Newcomb.
Publication Date:
1961
Publication Information:
New York : Holt, Rinehart and Winston,
Physical Description:
278 p.
Summary:
The story of the opening engagement of the Solomon Islands campaign, a unique chapter in naval history. It was the first surface encounter for a coordinated American force in nearly half a century and a very bad start. Courage and will were never lacking, but the Imperial Japanese Navy was about to hand the U.S. Navy the bitterest defeat in its history.
Language:
English