JOURNAL ARTICLE

Fifty-Three Days on Starvation Island: The World War II Battle That Saved Marine Corps Aviation.

  • Published In: Journal of America's Military Past, 2025, v. 50, n. 1. P. 79 1 of 3

  • Database: America: History and Life with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Denfeld, D. Colt 3 of 3

Abstract

"Fifty-Three Days on Starvation Island: The World War II Battle That Saved Marine Corps Aviation" by John R. Bruning recounts the intense aerial combat and survival stories of Marine aviators on Guadalcanal in 1942. The book highlights the ingenuity and persistence of the Marines as they faced shortages and jungle diseases, ultimately preventing Japanese resupply and reinforcement. Through detailed reporting, the author sheds light on the vital contribution of Marine aviators to the overall victory in the Pacific theater of World War II. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of America's Military Past. 2025/01, Vol. 50, Issue 1, p79
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:2771-5493
  • Accession Number:184636729
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