Marines In World War II - The Guadalcanal Campaign [Illustrated Edition]

• Autore: Zimmerman USMCR Major John L
• Pubblicazione: San Francisco : , : Verdun Press, , 2014; ©2014
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (376 pages)
• Soggetto topico: Guadalcanal, Battle of, Solomon Islands, 1942-1943; World War, 1939-1945
• Altri autori: Vandegrift USMCGeneral A. A
• Nota di contenuto: Intro -- Table Of Contents -- Foreword -- Preface -- Chapter I: Prelude to the Offensive -- The Advance of the Japanese -- U.S. Countermeasures -- U.S. Means Available -- Accumulation of Intelligence -- Planning and Mounting Out -- Rehearsals and Movement to the Objective -- Chapter II: Landings on Tulagi and Gavutu-Tanambogo -- Tulagi. The First Day -- Tulagi. The First Night and Succeeding Day -- Landings on Gavutu-Tanambogo -- Chapter III: Guadalcanal-The First Three Days -- Intelligence Situation -- The First Day -- General Vandegrift's Change of Plan -- The Naval Withdrawal -- Withdrawal of Task Force 62 -- Chapter IV: Establishment of the Perimeter and Battle of the Tenaru -- The Goettge Patrol -- First Action along the Matanikau -- The Brush Patrol -- Beginning of Air Support -- Battle of the Tenaru -- Chapter V: The Battle of the Ridge -- Second Action Along the Matanikau -- The Tasimboko Raid -- Gathering Strength -- The Battle of the Ridge -- Chapter VI: Development of the Perimeter and Actions to the West -- Coming of the Seventh Marines -- Action on the Matanikau, 24-26 September -- Actions on 7-9 October -- Chapter VII: Expansion to the West and The October Attack on the Airfield -- Action at Gurabusu and Koilotumaria -- The Attack of 21-28 October -- Report of Constable Saku, on return from patrol from Tangarare to Gold Ridge -- Matanikau Phase -- The Inland Phase-24-26 October -- The Enemy Situation-21-28 October -- The Battle of Santa Cruz -- Chapter VIII: Critical November -- The Aola Base -- Further Action on the Matanikau -- The Second Raider Battalion -- The Battle of Guadalcanal -- Chapter IX: Final Period - 9 December 1942 to 9 February 1943 -- Relief of the 1st Division -- Coming of the 2d Division -- Patrol of the 132d Infantry -- The Final Drive -- Chapter X: Conclusions -- REQUEST FROM THE PUBLISHER. ; Appendix A: Casualties of American and Enemy Forces -- Appendix B: Bibliography and Source Material -- Appendix C: Native Help During the Guadalcanal Campaign -- Appendix D: Medical Experience -- Summary of Medical Activities -- Appendix E: Marine Corps Station List.
• Sommario/riassunto: The Guadalcanal Campaign, authored by Major John L. Zimmerman, is a historical monograph detailing the first major offensive by U.S. forces in World War II, conducted by the United States Navy and Marine Corps in August 1942. This comprehensive account explores the strategic importance of the campaign in halting the Japanese advance in the Pacific. The book provides an in-depth narrative of operational planning, key battles, and the eventual success of American forces in securing Guadalcanal. The monograph is part of a series aimed at providing accurate historical narratives of Marine Corps operations during the war, with contributions from various military historians and experts. It is intended for both military scholars and general readers interested in World War II history.
• Titolo autorizzato: Marines In World War II - The Guadalcanal Campaign
• ISBN: 1-78289-280-X
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910163167403321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II