Guam : Operations Of The 77th Division - 21 July-10 August 1944 [Illustrated Edition]

• Autore: Anon
• Pubblicazione: San Francisco : , : Verdun Press, , 2014; ©2014
• Edizione: 1st ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (124 pages)
• Soggetto topico: Guam; World War, 1939-1945
• Nota di contenuto: Intro -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- Maps -- Illustrations -- Foreword -- CHAPTER I - Objective: Guam -- Offensive in the Central Pacific -- Marianas Islands -- The Island of Guam -- Enemy Forces on Guam -- Plan of Attack -- CHAPTER II - Assault Phase -- The Landings -- Expanding the Beachheads -- Attack on Orote Peninsula -- Establishment of Final Beachline -- Battle of Supply -- CHAPTER III - Pursuit Phase -- Reconnaissance of Southern Guam -- Pursuit to the North -- 77th Division's Supply Route -- CHAPTER IV - Barrigada - The Pursuit Continues -- Feeling Out Enemy Positions -- The Gap on the Left -- Tanks Support the 305th -- Attempt to Close the Gap -- North to O-3 Line -- CHAPTER V - Final Pursuit Phase -- The 306th Takes Over the Left (5-6 August) -- Two Japanese Tanks -- Plans for the Attack on Mt. Santa Rosa -- Attack on Yigo -- Tank Attack Against the 306th (7/8 August) -- Push Beyond Mt. Santa Rosa (8 August) -- Mopping Up -- REQUEST FROM THE PUBLISHER.
• Sommario/riassunto: This book provides a detailed account of the operations of the 77th Infantry Division during the campaign to capture Guam from July 21 to August 10, 1944, as part of the American Forces in Action Series. It documents the strategic importance of Guam in the Pacific theater and the coordinated efforts of U.S. forces to establish bases within striking distance of the Japanese homeland. The narrative, based on military records and firsthand notes, highlights the planning, execution, and challenges faced by the American troops, emphasizing teamwork and the fighting spirit necessary for victory. The book serves as both a historical record and a tribute to the soldiers involved, offering insights into the broader context of World War II. Intended for both the general public and veterans, it aims to deepen understanding of the military operations and their impact on the war's outcome.
• Altri titoli varianti: Guam
• Titolo autorizzato: Guam
• ISBN: 9781782894544; 1782894543
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910163330603321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II