USN PT Boat vs IJN Destroyer

The IJN was reliant on destroyers to transport men and supplies to their forward bases during the fighting in the Solomon Islands. To avoid American air power, these missions were conducted at night and became known as the Tokyo Express, first seen during the struggle for Guadalcanal. While the USN tried to disrupt Japanese forces on New Georgia Island with cruisers and destroyers, PT boats proved crucial in sinking one destroyer and damaging another. As the fighting continued, the Japanese turned to barges for transportation, making PT boats even more vital. In this comprehensive account of the Solomon Islands campaign during World War II, expert Mark Stille provides detailed analysis and vivid battle narratives, complemented by stunning full-color artwork, maps, and archival photographs. Published in a softcover, 80-page format, this book offers essential insights into this pivotal chapter of the Pacific War.