The Allied Recapture of Solomon Islands Territory, August 15-September 9, 1943. In Softcovers, First Edition 2016, Black and White Photographs, illustrations, maps, small spot on foredge otherwise as new, 268 Pages, Published By McFarland Publishers North Caroline. A Near Fine Copy. 'During World War II, the Solomon islands became the scene of a titanic struggle between Allied and Japanese forces. After their victory on Guadalcanal, Americans advanced into the New Georgia Group with horrendous casualties. Admiral Halsey then implemented an "island hopping" strategy, bypassing Japanese strongpoints. The first was an obscure island called "Vella Lavella". This book is the first detailed examination of the struggle for Vella Lavella, covering the ground, air and sea battles and the involvement of American and New Zealand soldiers, the coastwatchers, South Pacific Scouts and the Islanders. Reg Newell has a doctoral degree from Massey University, Palmerston North (dissertation on New Zealand's Third Division in the Pacific) and continues researching the Pacific War' Fascinating history of New Zealanders in the Solomon islands campaign.