United States Army in WWII - the Pacific - Leyte : [Illustrated Edition]

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910163331703321
• Autore: Cannon M. Hamlin
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: San Francisco : , : Verdun Press, , 2014; ©2014
• ISBN: 1-78289-405-5
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (545 pages)
• Collana: United States Army in WWII
• Soggetti: World War, 1939-1945; Leyte Gulf, Battle of, Philippines, 1944
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Nota di contenuto: Intro -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- DEDICATION -- TABLES -- CHARTS -- MAPS -- ILLUSTRATIONS -- FOREWORD -- THE AUTHOR -- PREFACE -- CHAPTER I - THE STRATEGIC PLAN -- Preliminary Discussion -- Plans Agreed Upon -- CHAPTER II - THE NATURE OF THE TARGET -- Geography of Leyte -- The Terrain -- The People -- The Resistance Movement on Leyte -- The Organizing of Guerrilla Bands -- Japanese Punitive Expeditions -- Liaison Between Leyte and Australia -- CHAPTER III - PLANS ARE MADE AND FORCES ARE READIED -- Estimate of the Enemy Situation -- The Tactical Plan -- The American Forces -- Air Support -- Naval Support -- The Ground Forces -- The Logistical Plan -- Construction -- Supplies -- Shipping -- CHAPTER IV - THE RETURN -- The Convoy Forms -- XXIV Corps Afloat -- Composition of the Convoy -- Softening the Target -- Early Strikes -- Air and Naval Action in the Formosa Area -- Realignment of Air Support -- Japanese Plan of Defense -- Plans for the 14th Area Army -- The Suzu Plan -- Plans for the 4th Air Army -- Japanese Navy Plans -- Securing the Channel Approaches -- Landings of the 6th Ranger Infantry Battalion -- Mine Sweeping -- Underwater Demolition Teams -- The Convoy Enters Leyte Gulf -- CHAPTER V - A DAY: 20 OCTOBER 1944 -- Bombardment of the Shores of Leyte -- X Corps Goes Ashore -- Missions of Sixth Army Summarized -- 1st Cavalry Division -- XXIV Corps Goes Ashore -- 96th Infantry Division -- 7th Infantry Division -- ; Bringing in Supplies -- CHAPTER VI - THE JAPANESE REACTION -- The Air Forces -- The Battle of Leyte Gulf -- Japanese Naval Plans -- The Naval Battle -- The Japanese Reinforce the Leyte Garrison -- American Aerial Retaliation -- The TA Operation -- CHAPTER VII - SOUTHERN LEYTE VALLEY: PART ONE -- The SHŌ Operations -- Enlarging the 96th Division Beachhead -- Labiranan Head -- Battling the Swamps -- Catmon Hill Area -- Taking Tabontabon.; Capture of Catmon Hill -- Convergence on Kiling -- CHAPTER VIII - SOUTHERN LEYTE VALLEY: PART TWO -- The Dulag-Burauen Road -- Halfway to Burauen -- Changes in Plans -- On to Burauen -- Securing the XXIV Corps Beachhead Line -- Burauen -- The Buri Airstrip -- On to Dagami -- Entrance Into Dagami -- CHAPTER IX - NORTHERN LEYTE VALLEY: PART ONE -- San Juanico Strait -- Drive Toward Caibaan -- Restoration of Civil Government -- Drive up the Strait -- Leyte Valley Entrance -- Defense at Pawing -- Capture of Palo -- Defense of Palo -- Capture of Hill C -- Seizure of Hill B -- CHAPTER X - NORTHERN LEYTE VALLEY: PART TWO -- Drive up Leyte Valley -- The 34th Infantry Advances Into the Valley -- Mainit River Bridge -- Seizure of Pastrana -- Fall of Jaro -- Drive From the North -- Drive to Tunga -- Capture of Carigara -- Plans of X Corps -- Seizure of Carigara -- CHAPTER XI - LOGISTICS AND CIVIL AFFAIRS -- Logistics -- Road Construction -- Airfields -- Base Construction -- Supplies -- Medical Support -- Evacuation of Casualties -- Medical Treatment -- Medical Supply -- Civil Affairs -- Relations With Filipino Refugees -- Palo Sector -- Dulag Sector -- Issuing of Supplies -- Recruitment of Filipinos -- CHAPTER XII - THE MOUNTAIN BARRIER: PART ONE -- The Coastal Corridor -- Capoocan and Pinamopoan -- Defense of the Coastal Corridor -- Battle of Breakneck Ridge -- The Battle Begins -- Breakneck Ridge: Second Phase -- CHAPTER XIII - THE MOUNTAIN BARRIER: PART TWO -- Reinforcements -- 32d Division Assumes the Offensive -- Battle of Kilay Ridge -- Nipponese Caught Napping -- Preliminary Attack -- Red Badge of Courage -- The Main Effort -- Central Mountain Range -- 1st Cavalry Division -- The 96th Division -- CHAPTER XIV - MEASURE OF THE FIGHTING -- The American Ground Forces -- Tactics -- Welfare of the Men -- Weapons and Vehicles -- Intelligence -- Japanese Warfare.; CHAPTER XV - BATTLE OF THE RIDGES -- American Plans and Preparations -- American Plans -- Offensive Preparations -- Battle of Shoestring Ridge -- The Battle Begins -- Japanese Counterattack -- Bloody Bamboo Thicket -- Battles of the Hills -- Hill 918 -- Hill 380 -- CHAPTER XVI - THE FALL OF ORMOC -- Plan for Amphibious Movement -- Naval Plans -- Air Support Plans -- The Movement Overwater -- The Convoy Sails -- Japanese Plans -- Drive Toward Ormoc -- Ipil -- Camp Downes -- Two Sevens are Rolled in Ormoc -- CHAPTER XVII - BATTLE OF THE AIRSTRIPS -- The American Dispositions -- First Japanese Effort -- Battle of Buri Airstrip -- Attack From the Sky -- San Pablo Airstrip -- Buri Airstrip -- CHAPTER XVIII - LOGISTICS -- Construction -- Airfields -- Roads -- Supplies -- Inland Movement of Supplies -- Supplying the West Coast -- CHAPTER XIX - THE ENTRANCES OF ORMOC VALLEY -- Southern Entrance to Ormoc Valley -- Japanese Plans -- Cogon Defenses -- Enemy Night Landings -- Battle of the Blockhouse -- The Mountain Passage -- Mahonag -- Drive of 32d Infantry -- The Drive South -- Regrouping of Japanese Forces -- Drive of the 32d Division -- CHAPTER XX - SEIZURE OF ORMOC VALLEY -- Drive From the South to the Libongao Area -- Seizure of the Road Junction -- Envelopment of Valencia -- Drive to Palompon Road Junction -- The 32d Division Resumes the Offensive -- Debouchment From the Mountains -- Spearhead of the Assault -- Lonoy -- Juncture of Forces -- CHAPTER XXI - WESTWARD TO THE SEA -- The 77th Division Goes West -- ; Overwater to Palompon -- The Palompon Road -- X Corps Goes West -- The 1st Cavalry Division -- The 32d Division -- The 24th Infantry Division -- The Japanese Retreat -- Condition of Japanese Forces -- Withdrawal Plans -- CHAPTER XXII - LEYTE IS LIBERATED -- The Eighth Army Assumes Control -- Assembly of Japanese Forces -- The Mop-up.; The Japanese Withdrawal -- The Road Ends -- REQUEST FROM THE PUBLISHER -- Appendix A -GHQ Operations Instructions No. 70 21 September 1944 -- Military Map Symbols -- LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS -- Bibliographical Note -- Joint Chiefs of Staff Records -- Army Air Forces Records -- Army Records -- Marine Records -- Navy Records -- Guerrilla Records -- Japanese Studies -- Interviews -- Manuscript Histories -- Special Studies -- Publications.
• Sommario/riassunto: This book, 'Leyte: The Return to the Philippines' by M. Hamlin Cannon, details the tactical, strategic, and logistical aspects of the United States Army's operations in the Leyte campaign during World War II. It provides a comprehensive narrative of the planning, execution, and challenges faced by American forces in their effort to liberate the Philippines from Japanese occupation. The book covers the geography and terrain of Leyte, the military strategies employed by both American and Japanese forces, and the significant battles, including land, sea, and air operations. It also discusses the collaboration between American forces and Filipino guerrillas. The author's purpose is to document and analyze this crucial military campaign, providing insights into military operations and the complexities of war. The intended audience includes military historians, scholars, and readers interested in World War II history.