| Collection type | Library |
|---|---|
| Author | Gamble, Bruce.; |
| Call Number | 940.5426585 G191f |
| Document type | Monograph |
| Year | 2010. |
| Pagination | xvii, 398 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm. |
| Publisher | Zenith Press, |
| Note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 351-385) and indexes. |
| Place made | Minneapolis : |
Fortress Rabaul : the battle for the Southwest Pacific, January 1942-April 1943 / Bruce Gamble. Battle for the Southwest Pacific, January 1942-April 1943
Abstract
Volcanoes, God, and coconuts -- 24 Squadron -- Gladiators -- Desperate hours -- The fall of Rabaul -- Counterattack -- Stronghold -- Task force -- Medal of Honor : Edward "Butch" O'Hare -- Carmichael's raid -- Yanks down under -- The last outpost -- New G uinea interlude -- Wild eagles -- MO : the offensive blunted -- Guests of the Emperor -- Fading glory -- MacArthur's new airman -- Medal of Honor : Harl Pease, Jr. -- The personification of evil -- Momentum -- New identities -- Heavy bomber blues -- Medal of Honor : Kenneth N. Walker -- Blood in the water -- Operation I-Go : Yamamoto's last offensive -- Death of a warrior god -- Epilogue.
Shelf Items
| Barcode | Call Suffix | Volume | Part | Year | Location | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWM087900 | 940.5426585 G191f | Stacks | On Shelf |
Related information
Subjects
- World War, 1939-1945 - Campaigns - Papua New Guinea - Rabaul. - Aerial operations, American. - Campaigns - Papua New Guinea - Rabaul.
- World War, 1939-1945 - Campaigns - Papua New Guinea - Rabaul. - Aerial operations, American. - Aerial operations, Japanese.
- World War, 1939-1945 - Campaigns - Papua New Guinea - Rabaul. - Aerial operations, American.
- Air pilots, Military - United States - Biogrpahy.
- Medal of Honor - Biography.
- Rabaul (Papua New Guinea) - History, Military - 20th century.