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Munda Trail: The New Georgia Campaign, June-August, 1943 Paperback – May 19, 1999

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From June to August 1943, outnumbered Japanese engaged some 4,000 US infantrymen untried in jungle warfare in the Solomon Islands. A military historian depicts this nearly forgotten battle to take the Munda airfield, one of the first sustained offensive actions to turn the tide in the Pacific. Origi

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The New Georgia campaign, part of the WW II struggle for the Solomons chain in the Pacific, was concerned chiefly with the capture of the Japanese airfield at Munda. On the American side, most of the fighting was done by the inexperienced troops of the Army's 43rd Division, commanded in turn by Major-Generals John Hester and John Hodge. After a two-month campaign in the summer of 1943, the heavily outnumbered and outgunned Japanese were forced to retreat. Hammel, author of many military histories, writes here of a relatively uninterest ing campaign, one with unimaginative tactics on both sides and with piecemeal commitment of U.S. forces. About the only feature that distinguished the campaign was widespread "combat fatigue," a condition which, according to Hammel, was first defined and diagnosed at New Georgia. And unlike other historians, he fails to note that the level of leadership and soldiering alike was so poor during the early part of the campaign that demoralization was inevitable. Photos.
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Early in World War II, after the Japanese Pacific drive had been checked at Guadalcanal, both sides turned their attention to the Solomon Islands. It was on the island of New Georgia of this chain that a relatively untried U.S. Army division clashed with the Japanese for control of the strategic island corridor. Here in swamps and rain forests, the term "jungle warfare" took on a new and sinister meaning, and the concept of combat fatigue was first defined and diagnosed. While Hammel describes the campaign in detail, this is primarily a rehash of secondary sources, not an in-depth analysis. There are no footnotes and the bibliography is rather thin. This may be popular among readers of the authors three-volume Guadalcanal (LJ 8/87, LJ 11/1/88). For popular collections.
- George F. Scheck, Naval Underwater Systems Lib., Newport, R . I
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Paperback: 292 pages
Publisher: Pacifica Military History (May 19, 1999)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 093555338X
ISBN-13: 978-0935553383
Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.7 x 9 inches
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Grabs you and pulls you in.

ByPapa Geneon February 23, 2017

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My Father was at New Georgia. Purple Heart.
This a great book. This gives a detailed account of all that was involved, combat, terrain, and end results.
This book puts the reader in the mix.
My Father passed away in 2001. He probably would have read this book more than a dozen times if he was alive today.
Fantastic book.

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The Munda Trail

ByHollis O. Blakesleyon June 11, 2013

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Today, I would guess only a few, other than World War 2 buffs, know the location of the Munda Trail. Read Eric Hammel's book for an excellent overview of the little known New Georgia Island campaign in the Solomon Island archipelago. The book arrived on time and in very good condition.

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Five Stars

ByAmazon Customeron December 6, 2016

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Lost an Uncle during this battle. Couldn't believe I found this book. Awesome

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ByS. Essickon December 9, 2016

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Fascinating; my father was shot there during the events described.

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excellent book, good service

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very good read

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Veteran's son

ByClarence R. Chagnonon August 31, 2012

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My father fought in this battle. He was with the 43rd inf div, a National Guard outfit comprised of New Englanders. My father was with Co K , 3rd bat, 172nd inf reg, 43rd div, which was comprised of men from the Burlington, Vt area. The 172nd was the unit aboard the SS Coolidge when she struck a mine and sank. This was his first engagement. I haven't read this book yet, though I just bought it. I know about the deficiency in leadership at the start of the campaign and the shake up that resulted. This was caused by inexperience of the leadership and resulted in the transfering of many senior officers to staff jobs in other theaters. That said, I am adding this account to my research of my father's service in WWII. He ( and others who served) didn't talk much about their experiences and I've had to piece together what it was like from many sources. It is easy to critisize the historical telling of this battle but that is all we have left now, since most of the veterans have passed on ( my father died in 1981). What should be paramount is we remember the sacrifice of these men when the nation was fighting for it's life. Too all veterans ( I am a US Navy veteran of Vietnam myself) I say HOO-RAH,well done.

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Necessary but not sufficient.

ByJ. Carsonon October 3, 2006

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Hammel's "Munda Trail" attempts to fill a gap in the historical literature concerning the central and northern Solomons campaigns. It is thoroughly researched and contains the official U.S. Army maps and a fine set of photographs. The writing starts off brisk and interesting, but grinds to a halt as the troops approach Munda Field (much like in real life). The multitude of small-unit actions would be engrossing with more detailed maps and clearer reference to context. As it was, I found myself losing sight of the forest for the trees. A highlight of the book is the author's characterizations of the various personalities involved. However, I would have liked to see the backgrounds and personalities of the foot soldiers better represented. The New Georgia campaign certainly deserves more thorough coverage. Hammel's book is just a start.

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No Comparasion with his other works

I have read all other books by Eric Hammel except Bloody Tarawa and this book "Munda Trail" does not even begin to compare with his other thrilling works.Read more

Published on February 7, 2004 by Ronald K. Frye

An epic struggle, blandly retold

Nothing against the brave American soldiers who fought and died in the New Georgia campaign against Japan.Read more

Published on August 6, 2000 by Brian D. Rubendall

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