LEADER 03154nam 22004813 450 001 9910163330603321 005 20230803215327.0 010 $a9781782894544 010 $a1782894543 035 $a(CKB)3810000000097797 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC4808654 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL4808654 035 $a(CaPaEBR)ebr11349749 035 $a(OCoLC)974584457 035 $a(Exl-AI)4808654 035 $a(Perlego)3018202 035 $a(EXLCZ)993810000000097797 100 $a20210901d2014 uy 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aurcnu|||||||| 181 $ctxt$2rdacontent 182 $cc$2rdamedia 183 $acr$2rdacarrier 200 10$aGuam $eOperations Of The 77th Division - 21 July-10 August 1944 [Illustrated Edition] 205 $a1st ed. 210 1$aSan Francisco :$cVerdun Press,$d2014. 210 4$dİ2014. 215 $a1 online resource (124 pages) 327 $aIntro -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- Maps -- Illustrations -- Foreword -- CHAPTER I - Objective: Guam -- Offensive in the Central Pacific -- Marianas Islands -- The Island of Guam -- Enemy Forces on Guam -- Plan of Attack -- CHAPTER II - Assault Phase -- The Landings -- Expanding the Beachheads -- Attack on Orote Peninsula -- Establishment of Final Beachline -- Battle of Supply -- CHAPTER III - Pursuit Phase -- Reconnaissance of Southern Guam -- Pursuit to the North -- 77th Division's Supply Route -- CHAPTER IV - Barrigada - The Pursuit Continues -- Feeling Out Enemy Positions -- The Gap on the Left -- Tanks Support the 305th -- Attempt to Close the Gap -- North to O-3 Line -- CHAPTER V - Final Pursuit Phase -- The 306th Takes Over the Left (5-6 August) -- Two Japanese Tanks -- Plans for the Attack on Mt. Santa Rosa -- Attack on Yigo -- Tank Attack Against the 306th (7/8 August) -- Push Beyond Mt. Santa Rosa (8 August) -- Mopping Up -- REQUEST FROM THE PUBLISHER. 330 $aThis book provides a detailed account of the operations of the 77th Infantry Division during the campaign to capture Guam from July 21 to August 10, 1944, as part of the American Forces in Action Series. It documents the strategic importance of Guam in the Pacific theater and the coordinated efforts of U.S. forces to establish bases within striking distance of the Japanese homeland. The narrative, based on military records and firsthand notes, highlights the planning, execution, and challenges faced by the American troops, emphasizing teamwork and the fighting spirit necessary for victory. The book serves as both a historical record and a tribute to the soldiers involved, offering insights into the broader context of World War II. Intended for both the general public and veterans, it aims to deepen understanding of the military operations and their impact on the war's outcome.$7Generated by AI. 517 $aGuam 606 $aGuam$7Generated by AI 606 $aWorld War, 1939-1945$7Generated by AI 615 0$aGuam. 615 0$aWorld War, 1939-1945 700 $aAnon$0815482 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910163330603321 996 $aGuam$93410362 997 $aUNINA