Fortress Rabaul the battle for the Southwest Pacific, January 1942-April 1943 / Bruce Gamble.

Contents 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 Guinea 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.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 351-385) and indexes.
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LCCN 2009042353
ISBN9780760323502 (hc)