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History of the battle of Guadalcanal in military , historical book Guadalcanal, The Marines Strike Back by military author US Marine Corps Lt Colonel Joe Mueller. This superb reference book includes the battles of Tenaru, Bloody Ridge, Henderson Field and Matanikau River. Published by Osprey books available from Cranston Fine Arts.

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Guadalcanal 1942, The Marines Strike Back by Joseph Mueller

This superbly illustrated volume presents one of the turning points of the Second World War - and one of the most arduous campaigns, fought in appalling humidity and dense tropical jungle. The author, US Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel Joe Mueller, is a recognized authority and author on the battle and has first-hand experience of the battle zone. This volume concentrates on the land fighting - including the battles of the Tenaru, 'Bloody Ridge', Henderson Field, and the breakout battles by the Matanikau River.

Post: UK- £2.50 (max post for multiple books £6.00).

For Europe £3.00 (each plus one charge of £3.00 recorded fee per total shipment)

Rest of World £6.00 (each plus one charge of £3.00 recorded fee per total shipment)

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Book price £12.99. Book serial number Osprey 18.

The Osprey Campaign Series presents concise, authoritative accounts of the great conflicts of history. Each volume begins with an assessment of each commander's campaign strategy, then recounts the progress of the fighting, blow by blow. More than 90 illustrations, including maps, charts and colour plates accompany the critical stages of the campaign. Each volume concludes with a brief guide to the battlefield today, and detailed notes for wargamers.
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Featured Artist - Ivan Berryman



Ivan Berryman - Battle of Britain Art

Artist Ivan Berryman has been producing many pencil drawings depicting scenes from the Battle of Britain. Each of these is signed by one of the pilots who was actually present at the battle, and is often inspired by the events they took part in themselves. Special signed print editions have also been created from existing full colour print editions, with some featuring multiple pilot signatures. You can find all of Ivan's Battle of Britain artwork on his website - www.ivanberryman.com, or see a full list of pencil drawings - updated regularly, in our dedicated section of pencil drawings.

When you go to a product page for an item in our shop, click on the names of the pilots where they are linked in the text for an item to see a profile page for that pilot. Often we include photos of signing sessions along with details of their flying career, and a full list of all items signed by the pilot.

Pilot Signed Battle of Britain Prints and Original Pencil Drawings

Commemorating the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain

We are busy building up a portfolio of many many original pencil drawings which depict events from the Battle of Britain, the famous air battle won by 'the Few' in the summer of 1940. The British and Commonwealth pilots defended the air above Britain and the surrounding seaways from the might of the German Luftwaffe. Greatly outnumbered, the bravery of these young pilots saved the country from invasion, and let Britain survive to go on to defeat Germany. Without that first crucial victory, the outcome of the war could have been so very different. We have been busy arranging signing sessions with the few pilots who fought in that great battle who remain with us to this day. Our newly commissioned pencil drawings are often based on the descriptions of the battle by these great men, and are authenticated by their signatures. We have also had several editions of existing prints signed in full, or have signatures added to parts of existing editions. We have also incoporated signatures of some of the German pilots who also took part in the battle, some of whom went on to become top scoring aces of the war. See our Original Pencil Drawings Section - particularly the section of artists David Pentland and Ivan Berryman. Also, see our New Signature Editions section to see all of our newly signed editions.

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