Bryce’s Reviews > The Conquering Tide: War in the Pacific Islands, 1942–1944 > Status Update

Assassination of Yamamoto. Interesting that Japan’s lack of respect for the law of war lead to Nimitz giving the green light

Lots about Halsey here. Big mouth but near perfect wartime leader. Then some interesting items about his acquiring a command facility and living in the old Japanese consulate on Nomea.

Japanese retreat from Guadalcanal. Infighting between branches and self confidence was their downfall. Also logistics

Sustainment and logistics issues for the Japanese .they Still seem to be winning many naval engagements, but the saying that professionals talk logistics has a basis in reality

Train ride bulk reading: Halsey takes command, naval battles of Savo islands and destroyers attempting to sink Japanese battleships after aggressive resupply runs. I didn’t realize we were down to one carrier in the theatre at one point. Much heavier allied losses than I originally thought.

Japanese assault on Guadalcanal in October. Clear they’re setting conditions for ground landing, unclear why they’re able to move naval forces around the island unmolested except by Henderson-based aircraft. Ghormley relieved by Halsey at the end.

Nimitz’s visit to espiritu santo and Guadalcanal

Review of Yamamoto and Nimitz stuff with notes on logistics for Guadalcanal from both sides

The Japanese air operations around Guadalcanal and the assault on Edsons Ridge