Read Sledge’s book and Leckie’s book. I really enjoyed Leckies book. I also read his book Strong Men Armed. His book Helmet for my Pillow:
A helmet for my pillow,
A poncho for my bed,
My rifle rests across my chest-
The stars swing overhead.
Also about Guadalcanal was Combat Officer: A Memoir of the War in the South Pacific a national guard officers book about the battle.
Wasnt very impressed with Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors. I liked Sea of Thunder though.