Lonely Vigil, Coastwatchers of the Solomons

Lord, W: 2006 USA, softcover 322 pages, illustrated. the story of a small group of civilians—planters, traders, missionaries—who, after the arrival of the Japanese in the Solomon Islands during World War II, remained hidden in the jungle, working as covert observers for the Allies and reporting on enemy ships and aircraft using primitive radios. These unsung heroes not only provided crucial intelligence for Allied commanders, but also rescued hundreds of downed pilots and sailors, played a pivotal role in the eventual Allied victory, and embodied resilience and ingenuity under extreme pressure behind enemy lines. ISBN 9781591144663 In very good condition