GUADALCANAL: Op Watchtower 7th Aug '42-9th Feb '43 was the American Marines (& Army) first operation in the Pacific.
This book includes a historical section detailing all of the battles & skirmishes of the Guadalcanal campaign, from the initial (opposed) landings on Tulagi, through to the capture of the airfield, Matainaku River, the Japanese attacks on Henderson Field & the Japanese withdrawal & the final assaults on the Japanese positions at Mount Austen!
This book includes detailed Table of Organisation & Equipment for the Japanese & US Forces (including the 3rd Kure Naval Force, the American Army, Marines & aviation assets) plus a highly detailed Campaign Section bringing Guadalcanal to life through a series of linked battles covering the first assaults right through to the final battles for Mt. Austen.
Included are Naval Gunfire, Amphibious Assaults, Night Fighting & specific scenarios, rules and equipment lists make this a worthwhile addition to your Flames of War Pacific bookshelf.