The Amphibians Came to Conquer

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910158940803321
• Autore: Dyer Vice Admiral George C
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: San Francisco : , : Verdun Press, , 2015; ©2015
• ISBN: 9781786252050; 1786252058
• Edizione: [1st ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (589 pages)
• Collana: The Amphibians Came to Conquer: The Story of Richmond Kelly Turner ; ; v.2
• Altri autori (Persone): EllerRear Admiral Earnest McNeill
• Soggetti: World War, 1939-1945; Amphibious warfare
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Nota di contenuto: Intro -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- Chapter XVI - To the Central Pacific and Tarawa -- Chapter XVII - The Pushover-Makin -- Chapter XVIII - That Real Toughie-Tarawa -- Chapter XIX - At Long Last "The Perfect One" -- Chapter XX - Roi-Namur and the Frosting on the Cake-Eniwetok -- Chapter XXI - The Nut Cracker - Saipan-Tinian-Guam -- Chapter XXII - The Nut Cracker After the Fall of Saipan -- Chapter XXIII - Iwo Jima: Death at Its Best -- Chapter XXIV - Okinawa and Four Stars -- Chapter XXV - End of the War and United Nations Organization Duty -- Chapter XXVI - The Long Last Mile -- Appendix A - USS Richmond K. Turner -- Appendix B - A Note on Primary Sources -- Appendix C - The Last Word -- Bibliography -- Sources -- Books and Articles.
• Sommario/riassunto: This volume, written by Vice Admiral George Carroll Dyer, USN (Retired), focuses on the military career and impact of Admiral Richmond Kelly Turner during World War II. It chronicles crucial amphibious operations in the Pacific theater, emphasizing the strategic and logistical challenges faced by the U.S. Navy. The book delves into Turner's leadership in key battles, such as Tarawa, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa, highlighting his role in shaping naval warfare strategy. The narrative is supported by detailed illustrations and charts, providing insight into naval organization and operations. The work is aimed at ; military historians, naval enthusiasts, and readers interested in World War II history.