Rich's Dell Combat
Combat 12
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COMIC DETAILS
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Comic Description:
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Combat 12 Universal
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Grade:
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9.2
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Page Quality:
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OFF-WHITE TO WHITE
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Certification #:
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4208023003
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Owner:
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richard8158
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SET DETAILS
Owner's Description
NM- 9.2
Highest universal copy graded. There is a qualified 9.4.
Located in the Solomons Islands, this 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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