Marines In World War II - Okinawa

• Autore: Nichols Jr. USMC Major Chas. S
• Pubblicazione: San Francisco : , : Verdun Press, , 2014; ©2014
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (607 pages)
• Soggetto topico: World War, 1939-1945; Okinawa Island (Japan)
• Altri autori: Shaw JrHenry I
• Nota di contenuto: Intro -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- FOREWORD -- PREFACE -- CHAPTER 1 - Background -- Strategic Situation -- Historical Notes -- Okinawa and the Okinawans -- CHAPTER 2 - Planning ICEBERG -- Strategic Concepts -- Command Relationships -- Intelligence -- Tactical Planning -- Logistical Planning -- CHAPTER 3 - Preparations for the Assault -- Training and Rehearsing -- Mounting and Staging for the Assault -- Preliminary Covering Strikes -- Seizure of Kerama Retto -- Prelanding Operations -- CHAPTER 4 - Japanese Defensive Preparations -- The Thirty-Second Army -- Strengthening the Defenses -- Reinforcing the Army -- Prelanding Dispositions -- CHAPTER 5 - Seizure of the Beachhead -- L-Day -- Severing the Island -- Meeting the Enemy -- Logistical Progress -- Kamikaze -- CHAPTER 6 - Action in the North -- Securing the Eastern Islands -- 6th Marine Division Advances -- Battle for Motobu Peninsula -- Marines' "Guerrilla War -- Capture of Ie Shima -- CHAPTER 7 - Developing the Shuri Defenses -- Penetrating the Outpost Line -- Build-up in the South -- Attack of 19 April -- Assaulting the Second Defense Ring -- 1st Marine Division Joins the XXIV Corps -- CHAPTER 8 - IIIAC Enters the Lists -- Japanese Counterattack -- The Battle Lines Are Drawn -- Tenth Army Attacks -- Logistical Progress -- CHAPTER 9 - Reduction of the Shuri Bastion -- Sugar Loaf Hill -- Wana Draw -- Shuri Heights and Conical Hill -- Struggle in the Rain -- Japanese Withdrawal -- CHAPTER 10 - Ushijima's Last Stand -- Breakout to the South -- The Capture of Oroku Peninsula -- Kunishi Ridge -- Iheya-Aguni Operation -- Yaeju Dake-Yuza Dake -- End of Organized Resistance -- CHAPTER 11 - Campaign Summary -- The Clean-up Drive -- Tactical Air Force, Tenth Army -- Island Command Activities -- Tactical Evaluation -- Key to Conquest -- REQUEST FROM THE PUBLISHER -- Appendix I - Bibliography -- Documents. ; War Diaries -- Books, Pamphlets, Periodicals -- Appendix II - Chronology -- 1944 -- 1945 -- Appendix III - Command and Staff List of Marine Units on Okinawa -- Amphibious Reconnaissance Battalion, FMFPac -- III AMPHIBIOUS CORPS -- III AMPHIBIOUS CORPS ARTILLERY -- FIRST MARINE DIVISION (REINFORCED) -- 8TH COMBAT TEAM, 2D MARINE DIVISION -- 6TH MARINE DIVISION (REINFORCED) -- 2D MARINE AIRCRAFT WING -- Appendix IV - III Amphibious Corps Task Organization -- III AMPHIBIOUS CORPS . . . MajGen Roy S. Geiger -- Appendix V - Japanese Order of Battle -- Appendix VI - Marine Casualties -- Appendix VII - Marine and Naval Corpsmen - Medal of Honor Winners -- Appendix VIII - Navy Unit Commendations.
• Sommario/riassunto: Okinawa: Victory in the Pacific by Major Chas. S. Nichols, Jr., and Henry I. Shaw, Jr., provides a detailed account of the Battle of Okinawa during World War II. This book is part of a series of operational monographs prepared by the Historical Branch, G-3 Division, Headquarters U.S. Marine Corps. It covers strategic planning, preparation, and execution of the battle, highlighting the contributions of the U.S. Marines alongside Army units. The narrative includes the challenges faced due to weather, terrain, and the resolute Japanese defense, showcasing the courage and determination of American forces. The book targets military students and general readers interested in World War II history, offering insights into the strategic concepts and tactics employed during one of the Pacific War's most challenging operations.
• Altri titoli varianti: Marines In World War II - Okinawa
• Titolo autorizzato: Marines In World War II - Okinawa
• ISBN: 1-78289-289-3
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910163200303321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II