Rich's Dell Combat
Combat 12

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COMIC DETAILS

Comic Description: Combat 12 Universal
Grade: 9.2
Page Quality: OFF-WHITE TO WHITE
Certification #: 4208023003
Owner: richard8158

SET DETAILS

Custom Sets: This comic is not in any custom sets.
Sets Competing: Rich's Dell Combat  Score: 60
Research: See CGC's Census Report for this Comic

Owner's Description

NM- 9.2
Highest universal copy graded. There is a qualified 9.4.
Located in the Solomons Islands, Guadalcanal was the first major ground offensive conducted by the Allied forces against the Japanese army. It lasted around 6 months from August 1942 until February 1943. Allied losses included 7000 killed and another 7000 wounded. 60,000 mostly American soldiers attacked a force of 36,000 Imperial Japanese soldiers. Nearly 20,000 Japanese soldiers perished while some 10,600 were evacuated. Others were captured. The Guadalcanal campaign also included several naval engagements. The Allies lost 29 ships while the Japanese lost 38. Both sides lost more than 600 aircraft each.



 
 
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