This colorful and evocative graphic novel chronicles the fierce
struggle for control of the Solomon Islands, telling the story of this
pivotal campaign through the eyes of the men who were there.
A New World power facing off against an ancient empire. A desperate
struggle to control a Pacific archipelago. A high-stakes campaign that
would tip the balance in a fiercely contested theater of war.
On August 7, 1942, Guadalcanal was invaded, signaling the beginning of a
campaign which would last over six months. The American troops who
stormed the Solomon Islands forced the Imperial Japanese Navy to abandon
Guadalcanal in a victory that marked the first step towards Japan's
eventual defeat. This colorful graphic novel follows the stories of the
troops on the ground, bringing the campaign vividly to life through the
eyes of the soldiers, sailors, and pilots who fought on both sides.
Combining an authentic historical narrative with striking visuals and
expert storytelling, The Battle for Guadalcanal reveals a campaign
that changed the course of the War in the Pacific.