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I picked this book up and was very happy with the read.
HE
20 May 2013
"Starvation Island" is the definitive book on Guadalcanal
\"Starvation Island\" is the definitive book on Guadalcanal.
NK
15 January 2011
A very enjoyable read
One of the current proliferation of books on Guadalcanal, this work combines personal stories with the broader narrative.
UC
11 October 2010
Poorly written
As my mother was near death from Alzheimer's a few months ago, my brother, who had been caring for her, was going through her house with me, asking if there were items I wanted.
YF
11 July 2009
Typical Hammel: Nice blend of the operational with human interest
This is typical Hammel for he does a masterful job of blending the tactical operations, that some think is dry, with the human interest and creates an informative, interesting read.
FL
9 November 2006
Eric Hammel is Second to None
Very detailed and informative.
SA
13 May 2004
good history of an incredible battle
Guadalcanal is the most interesting battle of American history.
Customer reviews (7)
This is a narrative of the Island Campaign
I picked this book up and was very happy with the read.
"Starvation Island" is the definitive book on Guadalcanal
\"Starvation Island\" is the definitive book on Guadalcanal.
A very enjoyable read
One of the current proliferation of books on Guadalcanal, this work combines personal stories with the broader narrative.
Poorly written
As my mother was near death from Alzheimer's a few months ago, my brother, who had been caring for her, was going through her house with me, asking if there were items I wanted.
Typical Hammel: Nice blend of the operational with human interest
This is typical Hammel for he does a masterful job of blending the tactical operations, that some think is dry, with the human interest and creates an informative, interesting read.
Eric Hammel is Second to None
Very detailed and informative.
good history of an incredible battle
Guadalcanal is the most interesting battle of American history.