Marines In World War II - The Defense Of Wake [Illustrated Edition]

• Autore: Heinl Jr. USMC Lieutenant Colonel R.D
• Pubblicazione: San Francisco : , : Verdun Press, , 2014; ©2014
• Edizione: 1st ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (113 pages)
• Soggetto topico: Midway, Battle of, 1942; Military history, Modern - 20th century
• Altri autori: Vandegrift USMCGeneral A. A
• Nota di contenuto: Intro -- Table Of Contents -- Foreword -- Preface -- Chapter 1: Birth of a Base -- Chapter 2: War Comes to Midway -- Chapter 3: Girding for Battle -- Chapter 4: The Battle, 4-5 June 1942 -- Appendix I: Documentation and Bibliography -- Appendix II: Midway Chronology -- Appendix III: Navy Unit Commendation, 6th Defense Battalion, FMF -- Appendix IV: Events at Battery D, 7 December 1941 -- Appendix V: Preparations of MAG-22 for Battle -- Appendix VI: Dive-Bomber Pilot's Narrative, Battle of Midway -- Appendix VII: Staff and Command List, Marine Corps Units Participating in Battle of Midway -- Appendix VIII: Presidential Unit Citation -- REQUEST FROM THE PUBLISHER.
• Sommario/riassunto: This historical monograph, 'Marines at Midway,' authored by Lieutenant Colonel R.D. Heinl Jr. and published by the U.S. Marine Corps, provides an in-depth account of the role played by Marines in the defense of Midway Atoll during World War II. The book is part of a series aimed at offering detailed narratives on Marine Corps operations in the war. It focuses specifically on the Marine history of the Battle of Midway, highlighting the strategic importance of Midway, the preparation and fortification efforts, and the pivotal battle fought in June 1942. The narrative underscores the integration of Marine air-ground teams and the heroism displayed by Marine pilots and artillerymen. This work is intended for military historians, scholars, and readers interested in U.S. Marine Corps history and World War II operations.
• Titolo autorizzato: Marines In World War II - The Defense Of Wake
• ISBN: 1-78289-275-3
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910163221703321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II