Marines In World War II - The Recapture Of Guam [Illustrated Edition]

• Autore: Lodge USMC, Major O.R
• Pubblicazione: San Francisco : , : Verdun Press, , 2014; ©2014
• Edizione: 1st ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (409 pages)
• Soggetto topico: World War, 1939-1945; Guam
• Altri autori: Shepherd USMCGeneral Lemuel C
• Nota di contenuto: Intro -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- Foreword -- Preface -- Chapter 1 - Background -- The Big Picture -- Guam and the Guamanians -- The Japanese Were Ready -- Chapter 2 - Planning and Preparing -- Joint Planning -- Logistics -- Intelligence -- Tactical Planning -- Training and Rehearsal -- Naval Lift -- Re-evaluation of the Situation -- Attack Preparations -- Chapter 3 - W-Day to Landing of the Reserve -- Asan-Adelup Beachhead -- The Southern Assault -- Landing of the 305th RCT -- Trouble on the Left Flank -- Mt. Alifan Captured -- Floating Reserve Wades Ashore -- Chapter 4 - Drive to the FBL -- Japanese Bid for Victory -- Fonte Plateau: Securing the FBL -- Reconnaissance Patrols to the South -- Chapter 5 - Other Parts of the Team -- Naval Gunfire Support -- Fortifications -- Defense Installations -- Cases Where Naval Gunfire Had No Effect -- Air Support -- Artillery in the Fight -- Engineer Operations -- Shore Party Activities -- War Dogs, Military Police, and Communicators -- Medical Evacuation -- Chapter 6 - Into the Jungle -- Attack Preparations -- Agana and its Airfield -- "Water at Last"-Barrigada Village -- Fight for Finegayan -- 77th's Prelude to Mt. Santa Rosa -- The Final Drive -- Chapter 7 - The Finish in the Marianas -- Island Command Takes Over -- Mopping-up Activities -- Marianas Campaign Summary -- REQUEST FROM THE PUBLISHER -- Appendix I - Bibliography -- The Recapture of Guam -- Documents -- War Diaries -- Books, Pamphlets, Periodicals -- Miscellaneous -- Appendix II - Chronology -- 1944 -- Appendix III - Casualties -- Appendix IV - Command and Staff List of Major Units - 21 July 1944-10 August 1944 -- EXPEDITIONARY TROOPS -- SOUTHERN TROOPS AND LANDING FORCE -- III AMPHIBIOUS CORPS TROOPS -- III AMPHIBIOUS CORPS ARTILLERY -- 3D MARINE DIVISION -- 1ST PROVISIONAL MARINE BRIGADE -- 77TH INFANTRY DIVISION (USA) -- ISLAND COMMAND. ; Appendix V - United States Ships Participating in the Guam Operation -- Appendix VI - Southern Troops and Landing Force Order of Battle for Guam -- Appendix VII - Japanese Order of Battle on Guam -- Appendix VIII - Navy Unit Commendations.
• Sommario/riassunto: This book, 'The Recapture of Guam' by Major O.R. Lodge, provides a detailed account of the military operations involving the U.S. Marine Corps during the recapture of Guam in World War II. Originally published in 1954 and part of a series of operational monographs, it serves both military students and general readers interested in military history. The book outlines the strategic importance of Guam in the Pacific theater, describes the joint planning and execution of the operation, and highlights the coordination among various military branches, including the Navy, Army, and Marine Corps. It also discusses the Japanese defense strategies and the subsequent American tactical responses. The narrative includes detailed descriptions of the terrain, battles, and key engagements that led to the American victory, as well as the implications for further operations in the Pacific. The intended audience includes military historians, students, and those interested in World War II history.
• Titolo autorizzato: Marines In World War II - The Recapture Of Guam
• ISBN: 1-78289-286-9
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910163220203321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II