The Cactus Air Force book records in detail each day of battle for Guadalcanal between August 20 and November 15, 1942. Quoting from diaries and interviews, this is a deeply personal account that will interest and involve readers in the daily detail of life and existence on the Guadalcanal island, as well as the daily fights with an enemy that was a constant threat from beginning to end.

Eric Hammel the noted US author's last book.