GUADALCANAL CAMPAIGN

[BruceAZ_MatrixForum]

Originally posted by RayM
Hello Bruce,

Thanks for the feedback. I particularly liked the Banzai attack at the airfield, you never knew exactly when it would occur and how it would turn out. Definitely got the heartbeat up.

Re. you new work, yes, I would be interested in playing your 4th Marines scenario. Let me know when it's available.

One last question on Battle 2. Did I find all of the Battle 2 VHs (6 at Kukum village, 4 in village NE of Hill 268, 4 at log bridge crossings and one at the Y intersection)? In the last play I was thinking that there may have been a couple more on Hill 268...I ran out of time before I could explore too far. Reply off line if you want. Just wondering.

Thanks,

Ray

Hi Ray, I really don't remember. I will check and let you know.

[RayM]

Thanks!

Ray

[Wild Bill]

Ray, I recently came across what I feel is the definitive book on the USMC in WW2. It is done by Gprdpm Rottman and published by the Navy Press. Its cost... ... $100!

But if you are really into this part of military history it is worth it! I have it and do not regret the purchase, though they had to pry that 100 smackers from my tightly clenched fist!

Over 600 pages of material with every theme you can imagine. And it covers both ground and air units!

He has a much smaller earlier version on sale at the Nafziger web site.

For die hard Gyrenes and those who respect them, this book is a "must have!"

Wild Bill

[RayM]

Hello Bill,

Yes, indeed! It sits next to the computer as I type this.

After my initial post for help, I hit my library and found a reference to it in the "Further Reading" section in the Osprey Men At Arms volume, Guadalcanal 1942. I tracked down the new publisher, Greenwood Press and took the plunge.

I bought mine for $100 directly from them. It is a very nice hardbound book. A great reference! A definite must for every USMC player and OOB builder.

Ray