{"title":"Eric Hammel","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the gripping works of Eric Hammel, a renowned author in the field of \u003cem\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Military\u003c\/em\u003e literature. With a deep passion for military history, Hammel offers readers meticulously researched and engaging narratives that bring pivotal moments to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his most acclaimed books, \u003cem\u003eThe Cactus Air Force\u003c\/em\u003e, is a vivid account of the crucial role played by America's airmen during the Guadalcanal Campaign in World War II. This compelling book, like many of Hammel's works, showcases his ability to weave detailed historical research with storytelling that captures the reader's imagination and deepens their understanding of significant military events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDelve into Eric Hammel's comprehensive collection and discover the stories that shaped our world, told by an author who combines accuracy with captivating narrative style. Perfect for enthusiasts of military history, Hammel's books offer an enlightening journey through time.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-cactus-air-force-by-thomas-mckelvey-cleaver-9781472851086","title":"The Cactus Air Force","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUsing diary entries, interviews and first-hand accounts, this vivid narrative brings to life the struggle in the air over the island of Guadalcanal between August 20 and November 15, 1942.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe battle of Guadalcanal was the first offensive operation undertaken by the US and its allies in the Pacific War. The three months of air battles between August 20, 1942, when the first Marine air unit arrived on the island, and November 15, when the last enemy attempt to retake the island was defeated, were perhaps the most important of the Pacific War. \"Cactus,\" the code name for the island, became a sinkhole for Japanese air and naval power, as they experienced losses that could never be made good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor 40 years, the late Eric Hammel interviewed more than 150 American participants in the air campaign at Guadalcanal, none of whom are still alive. These interviews are the most comprehensive first-person accounts of the battle assembled by any historian. More importantly, they involved the junior officers and enlisted men whose stories and memories were not part of the official history, and thus provide a unique insight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Cactus Air Force\u003c\/i\u003e, Pacific War expert Thomas McKelvey Cleaver worked closely with Eric to build on his collection of diary entries, interviews and first-hand accounts to create a vivid narrative of the struggle in the air over the island of Guadalcanal between August 20 and November 15, 1942.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46850007040236,"sku":"9781472851086","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/10648383482712.jpg?v=1759074240"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/eric-hammel.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}