Table of Contents

Strategic Decisions, Plans and Preparations March-July 2004 1942; The Landings, 7-8 August 1942; The Six-Month Struggle for Guadalcanal; Amphibious Rehearsals in the Russells, 21 February 1943; Lull Between Storms, February-June 1943; Operation Toenails -- The Invasion of New Georgia; Occupation of Vella Lavella, 15 August-9 October 1943; Bouganville Campaign, 27 October-25 November 1943; Lessons Learned in the Solomons, 19 August 1943-19 November 1943; Index.

About the Author

William L. McGee, after his WWII "Kid's Cruise," attended Montana State College and had a long and successful career in broadcasting. He now lives in St. Helena, California.