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Titolo |
THE CAPTURE of MAKIN (20 - 24 November 1943) [Illustrated Edition] |
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San Francisco : , : Verdun Press, , 2014 |
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©2014 |
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Edizione |
[1st ed.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (131 pages) |
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Soggetti |
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Military campaigns |
World War, 1939-1945 |
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Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Intro -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- FOREWORD -- ILLUSTRATIONS -- MAPS -- CHARTS -- Chapter I - Introduction -- Chapter II - Preparing the Attack -- The Planning Begins -- Makin Atoll -- The Tactical Plan -- Training and Equipping the Attacking Force -- Chapter III - The Assault from the Western Beaches -- The Approach -- The Assault Begins -- The 1st BLT Advances -- The 3d BLT Advances -- Conditions at the Beaches -- Chapter IV - Taking the West Tan Barrier -- Landings at YELLOW Beach -- The Mission of the 2d BLT -- From YELLOW Beach to the West Tank Barrier -- Advance to the West Tank Barrier from the West -- Holding Action to the East -- Situation at the Close of D Day -- Chapter V - The Drive Eastward -- The First Night -- Preparing the Second Day's Attack -- The Second Day's Advance -- The Second Night -- The Advance Beyond the Bight -- Saki Night -- The Island's Tip Is Reached -- Chapter VI - The End of the Makin Expedition -- Preparations for Departure -- Reembarkation -- Mopping Up -- Chapter VII - Conclusion -- REQUEST FROM THE PUBLISHER -- Annex No. 1 - Abbreviations. |
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The Capture of Makin is a detailed account of the United States Army's role in the military operations during the invasion of the Gilbert Islands in November 1943, a key campaign in the Central Pacific during World War II. The book chronicles the planning, execution, and aftermath of |
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the assault on Makin Atoll, providing insights into the tactical strategies employed by the U.S. forces, including the Army, Navy, Marines, and Coast Guard. It highlights the coordination and teamwork necessary for success in such operations, as well as the challenges faced by the soldiers. Compiled from military records and on-site interviews, the narrative serves as a prelude to a broader history of World War II, offering both a commemoration of the soldiers' sacrifices and a military study for historians and military personnel. |
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