Hornfischer

Military Book Reviews

Neptune’s Inferno: The U.S. Navy at Guadalcanal

James D. Hornfischer’s Neptune’s Inferno cuts through such over-simplifications while also conveying the very personal and visceral stories of the naval personnel who fought at Guadalcanal. Critically, he examines the essential role the US Navy played in this campaign, specifically highlighting the decisiveness of the amphibious task force.

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