MARINES IN THE CENTRAL SOLOMONS

Major John N. Rentz USMCR

Historical Section, Headquarters U.S. Marine Corps, 1952 Some fraying to cover corners, and a very slight outward bow to covers, due to folded maps within. Original publisher’s presentation card laid in. Pictorial hardcover without dust jacket, as issued. 8.5x11. Profusely illustrated with photographs, charts, & maps. Notes, appendices, index, 187 pp. Main headings in table of contents as follows: Introduction; Plans and Preliminary Operations; Marine Support in the Munda Drive; From Rice to Bairoko; Central Solomons Mop Up; The Role of Aviation; Epilogue. Appendices as follows: Bibliography; Chronology; Casualties; Command List; Enemy Order of Battle; Navy Unit Commendation.

$85.00