1.

Record Nr.

UNISALENTO991002977399707536

Autore

Musso, Paolo

Titolo

Filosofia del caos / Paolo Musso

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Milano : FrancoAngeli, 1997

Descrizione fisica

259 p. ; 22 cm.

Collana

CNR. Centro di studi sulla filosofia contemporanea ; 56

Soggetti

Caos

Lingua di pubblicazione

Italiano

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910158958603321

Autore

Carleton Philips D.

Titolo

The conquest of Okinawa : an account of the sixth marine division / / Major Philips D. Carleton

Pubbl/distr/stampa

[Potomac, Maryland] : , : Pickle Partners publishing, , [2015]

©2015

ISBN

9781786257451

1786257459

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (225 pages)

Soggetti

World War, 1939-1945 - Campaigns - Japan - Okinawa Island

World War, 1939-1945 - Regimental histories - United States

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Intro -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- FOREWORD -- LIST OF MAPS -- PANORAMIC VIEWS -- NOTE -- CHAPTER I-BATTLES ON MOTOBU PENINSULA AND IN THE NORTH -- APPENDIX -- Footnote 5. -- Footnote 10. -- Footnote 11. -- Footnote 12. -- Footnote 22.-



PATROLS OF 22ND MARINES -- CHAPTER II-THE BATTLE FOR NAHA -- APPENDIX -- Footnote 1. -- Footnote 4. -- Footnote 9. -- Footnote 12. -- Footnote 15. -- CHAPTER III-THE BATTLE FOR OROKU PENINSULA -- APPENDIX -- Footnote 1. -- CHAPTER IV-THE BATTLE IN THE SOUTH -- CHAPTER V-FINALE -- APPENDIX.

Sommario/riassunto

This book provides a detailed historical account of the Sixth Marine Division's involvement in the Battle of Okinawa during World War II. Written by Major Phillips D. Carleton of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, the monograph is based on his personal observations and interviews with officers and men who participated in the campaign. The narrative covers various battles, including those on the Motobu Peninsula, Naha, and the Oroku Peninsula. The book aims to document the experiences and strategies of Marine Corps units, offering insights into their operations, challenges, and achievements. It serves as a resource for military historians and enthusiasts interested in World War II and Marine Corps history.