LEADER 03263nam 22004813 450 001 9910163162903321 005 20230803215312.0 010 $a9781782894490 010 $a1782894497 035 $a(CKB)3810000000097793 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC4807880 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL4807880 035 $a(CaPaEBR)ebr11348521 035 $a(OCoLC)974594733 035 $a(Exl-AI)4807880 035 $a(Perlego)3018162 035 $a(EXLCZ)993810000000097793 100 $a20210901d2014 uy 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aurcnu|||||||| 181 $ctxt$2rdacontent 182 $cc$2rdamedia 183 $acr$2rdacarrier 200 14$aTHE CAPTURE of MAKIN (20 - 24 November 1943) [Illustrated Edition] 205 $a1st ed. 210 1$aSan Francisco :$cVerdun Press,$d2014. 210 4$dİ2014. 215 $a1 online resource (131 pages) 327 $aIntro -- 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. 330 $aThe 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 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.$7Generated by AI. 517 $aCAPTURE OF MAKIN 606 $aMilitary campaigns$7Generated by AI 606 $aWorld War, 1939-1945$7Generated by AI 615 0$aMilitary campaigns 615 0$aWorld War, 1939-1945 700 $aAnon$0815482 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910163162903321 996 $aTHE CAPTURE of MAKIN (20 - 24 November 1943)$93408932 997 $aUNINA