Midnight in the Pacific

“Midnight in the Pacific brings to life the qualities of those who endured one of the critical struggles of World War II…Wheelan delivers the story in meticulously researched, chilling, riveting, and often gruesome detail…It will not only captivate those with a serious interest in the Pacific War, but it will also intrigue and inform a much broader audience.”–Marine Corps Gazette“Midnight in the Pacific is a highly detailed account of the battle for Guadalcanal that those with a love of military history are sure to enjoy.”–On Point: The Journal of Army History”[Wheelan] does an excellent job of highlighting the desperate fighting on all fronts.“–New York Journal of Books“An entertaining, fast-paced, adventure wrapped in stories of valor, horror and survival while remaining a necessary contribution to the history of Guadalcanal.”–WW2 Reads“An impressive chronicle of one of the critical campaigns of the war.”–WWII History“Current-day readers, accustomed to an era of perpetual war with no end in sight, will find this expert, nuts-and-bolts history of a famous victory thoroughly satisfying.”–Kirkus“Highly readable and provides a comprehensive examination of America’s first offensive operation in World War II. This would be an excellent addition to the library of any historian or student with an interest on the subject.”–Army University Press“Very enjoyable.”–Open Letters Monthly“Written with scholarly precision, yet thoroughly accessible to readers of all backgrounds.”–Midwest Book Review

Joseph Wheelan is the author of eight previous books, including the highly-acclaimed Terrible Swift Sword and Jefferson’s War. Before turning to writing books full time, Wheelan was a reporter and editor for The Associated Press for twenty-four years. He lives in Cary, North Carolina.

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