The conquest of Okinawa : an account of the sixth marine division / / Major Philips D. Carleton

• Autore: Carleton Philips D.
• Pubblicazione: [Potomac, Maryland] : , : Pickle Partners publishing, , [2015]; ©2015
• Edizione: 1st ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (225 pages)
• Soggetto topico: World War, 1939-1945 - Campaigns - Japan - Okinawa Island; World War, 1939-1945 - Regimental histories - United States
• Nota di contenuto: Intro -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- FOREWORD -- LIST OF MAPS -- PANORAMIC VIEWS -- NOTE -- CHAPTER I-BATTLES ON MOTOBU PENINSULA AND IN THE NORTH -- APPENDIX -- Footnote 5. -- Footnote 10. -- Footnote 11. -- Footnote 12. -- Footnote 22.-PATROLS OF 22ND MARINES -- CHAPTER II-THE BATTLE FOR NAHA -- APPENDIX -- Footnote 1. -- Footnote 4. -- Footnote 9. -- Footnote 12. -- Footnote 15. -- CHAPTER III-THE BATTLE FOR OROKU PENINSULA -- APPENDIX -- Footnote 1. -- CHAPTER IV-THE BATTLE IN THE SOUTH -- CHAPTER V-FINALE -- APPENDIX.
• Sommario/riassunto: This book provides a detailed historical account of the Sixth Marine Division's involvement in the Battle of Okinawa during World War II. Written by Major Phillips D. Carleton of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, the monograph is based on his personal observations and interviews with officers and men who participated in the campaign. The narrative covers various battles, including those on the Motobu Peninsula, Naha, and the Oroku Peninsula. The book aims to document the experiences and strategies of Marine Corps units, offering insights into their operations, challenges, and achievements. It serves as a resource for military historians and enthusiasts interested in World War II and Marine Corps history.
• Titolo autorizzato: The conquest of Okinawa
• ISBN: 9781786257451; 1786257459
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910158958603321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II