SOLOMONS AIR WAR: Volume 3 - Guadalcanal: From the Brink November - December 1942

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This third volume of Solomons Air War chronicles aerial warfare in the Solomon Islands theater during the months of November and December 1942. It can be read alone or as part of the ongoing Solomons Air War series. Details how the Americans were pushed to the brink by the Japanese as the frenzied activity known as the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal played out over November 12-15. This period saw new tactics being tested -- including the use of P-38s as long-range escort fighters and the first PBY-5A Black Cat missions. Meanwhile, the Cactus Air Force expanded with an influx of P-40s, B-26s, OS2U Kingfishers, and RNZAF Hudsons. Written using primary Allied and Japanese archives and other sources, to give a factual and highly detailed account of all aspects of the Solomons air campaign.