"The Marines in World War II" charts the combat history of the Marines from Wake Island to Okinawa, covering every major battle in between: Guadalcanal, Kwajalein Atoll, Bougainville, Saipan, Guam, and Peleliu, to name just a few. In addition to chronicling these hard-fought battles, the book also examines the important role played by Navajo code talkers, the development of Marine Corps aviation, the little-known role of Marines in the European theater, and the story behind the iconic Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima photograph. Today, the Marines are best remembered as the gritty, determined combat force that matured rapidly, learned hard lessons, took on the committed defenders of the Empire of Japan, crossed the Pacific Ocean island by island, and fought, bled, died and won.
Group
Books (first-hand)
Author
Haskew, Michael E.
Title
The Marines in World War II. From the Defence of Wake Island to Okinawa
Details
English text, Paperback, 180 bw-photos, colour profiles and colour maps. 224 pages.
