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The Campaigns of US Marines in World War II
Pearl Harbor, Battle of Cape Gloucester, Battle of Guam, Battle of Iwo Jima, Occupation of Japan…By Bernard C. Nalty, John C. Chapin, Joseph H. Alexander, Charles D. Melson, Richard Harwood, Gordon D. Gayle, Cyril J. O'Brien, J. Michael Wenger, Harry W. Edwards, James A. Donovan, Robert J. Cressman, J. Michael Miller, Henry I. Shaw Jr., Charles R. Smith, Marine Corps Historical Center
Length47h 21m
About this audiobook
The anthology, 'The Campaigns of US Marines in World War II,' is a profound exploration of the myriad experiences and strategic endeavors of the US Marines during one of history's most defining global conflicts. This comprehensive collection amalgamates diverse literary styles, from riveting narratives and firsthand accounts to analytical dissections that reveal the multilayered complexity of wartime strategy. Each piece within the anthology elucidates a unique campaign, casting light on significant battles and the invaluable roles the Marines played. As one delves into these varied works, certain campaigns stand out, showcasing the collection's depth and the breadth of experience encompassed within its pages. The anthology's contributors bring together an impressive range of expertise and firsthand experience. Bernard C. Nalty, John C. Chapin, Joseph H. Alexander, and others, many hailing from or associated with the Marine Corps Historical Center, draw from varied backgrounds to paint a detailed picture of the era. Their collective scholarship and practical insights are steeped in the historical, cultural, and military discourses of the mid-twentieth century, aligning with broader movements of historical reenactment and military analysis. Their contributions converge to offer a rich tapestry of perspectives that not only highlight the Marines' heroic endeavors but also contextualize these within global military history. For both history aficionados and scholars, 'The Campaigns of US Marines in World War II' presents a remarkable opportunity to journey through the complexities of wartime history through the lens of manifold perspectives. The anthology offers an incisive educational experience, serving as a portal into the intricate dialogues between strategy, culture, and frontline experiences. Readers are invited to traverse the intellectually enriching landscapes crafted by these adept authors, fostering an understanding that stretches beyond mere historical recounts to encompass compelling analytical narratives and diversified viewpoints.
Audiobook details
GenreHistory, Literary Classics
Length47 hrs 21 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 15, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
91Establishing the Beachhead
2Origin of the Marine Corps
92The Capture of the Cape Gloucester Airfields
3The Marine Corps on the Eve of War
93Clearing the Shores of Borgen Bay
4Introduction
94The Mopping-up Begins in the West
5Suddenly Hurled into War
95The Landings at Volupai
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6They Caught Us Flat-Footed
96Final Combat and Relief
7They're Kicking the Hell Out of Pearl Harbor
97Introduction
8Introduction
98D+1–D+2, 16–17 June
9‘Humbled-by Sizeable Casualties’
99D+3, 18 June
10‘Still No Help’
100D+4–D+7, 19–22 June
11‘All Hands Have Behaved Splendidly’
101D+8–D+15, 23–30 June
12‘This Is As Far As We Go’
102D+16–D+19, 1–4 July
13‘A Difficult Thing To Do’
103D+20–D+23, 5–8 July
14Introduction
104D+24, 9 July
15Allocation of Forces
105Saipan’s Legacy
16Assignment to London
106Introduction
17After Pearl Harbor
107Coming Back to Guam
18Operation Torch
108Operation Forager
19Operation Overlord
109Ashore in the North
20Changing of the Guard
110The Southern Beaches
21Outpost in the North Atlantic
111Colonel Suenaga Attacks
22Introduction
112Fonte Ridge
23Arrival in the Philippines
113Orote
24The 1st Separate Marine Battalion
114Securing the Force Beachhead Line
25Preparing for War
115The Attack North
26War
116Beginning of the End
27Bombing of Cavite
117Introduction
28Olongapo
118The Japanese Defenses
29Mission
119The Assault in the Center
30Concentration at Mariveles
120The Assault Continues
31Christmas Day
121The Early Battle in the Division Center
32Defenses of Manila Bay
122The 7th Marines’ Complete Destruction of Enemy in the South
33Corregidor
123Maneuver and Opportunity
34First Bombing
124Encirclement of the Umurbrogol Pocket
35Deployment
125Encirclement of Umurbrogol and Seizure of Northern Peleliu
36Battle of the Points
126The Umurbrogol Pocket: Peleliu’s Character Distilled
37Bataan
127Post-assault Operations in the Palaus
38The Bombardment Continues
128Was the Seizure of Peleliu Necessary? Costs vs. Benefits
39Reinforcements
129Introduction
40The Formation of the 4th Battalion
130The Landing Force: Who, Where, When
411st Battalion Defenses
131Jig Day: Feint and Landing
42Japanese Preparations
132The Landing
43Intelligence
133Counterattack
44The Landing
134The Drive South
45Counterattack
135Final Days
46Movement of the Regimental Reserve
136Aftermath
47Attack of the 4th Battalion
137Planning for the Philippines
48Morning Battle
138Marine Artillery Arrives
49Tanks
139Problems on Leyte
50Solomon Islands Campaign
140Full-Scale Operations
51Introduction
141Phase Two: Luzon Dive Bombers
52The Munda Drive and the Fighting Ninth
142After Manila
53Milk Runs and Black Sheep
143Plans for the Southern Islands
54Introduction
144Close Support for Guerrillas
55Planning the Operation
145Close Air Support for the Army
56Diversionary Landings
146Corsair Action
57Battle at Sea
147Phase Three: Mindanao
58Action Ashore: Koromokina
148Turning Point
59The Battle for Piva Trail
149Introduction
60The Coconut Grove Battle
150Assault Preparations
61Piva Forks Battle
151D-Day
62Hand Grenade Hill
152Suribachi
63The Koiari Raid
153The Drive North
64Hellzapoppin Ridge
154The Bitter End
65Epilogue
155Iwo Jima’s Costs, Gains, and Legacies
66Bougainville Finale
156Introduction
67Introduction
157Countdown to ‘Love-Day’
68The Landing and August Battles
158L-Day and Movement to Contact
69September and the Ridge
159The Air and Sea Battles
70October and the Japanese Offensive
160Assault on Shuri
71November and the Continuing Buildup
161Closing the Loop
72December and the Final Stages
162Legacy
73Introduction
163Introduction
74Planning the Attack
164Sasebo-Nagasaki Landings
75The Marine Attack: Roi-Namur
165Kyushu Occupation
76The Army Attack: Kwajalein
166Marine Withdrawl
77The Final Attack: Eniwetok
167Robert J. Cressman
78The Deadly Spider Holes
168J. Michael Wenger
79Introduction
169Harry W. Edwards
80Setting the Stage
170James A. Donovan
81Assault Preparations
171J. Michael Miller
82D-Day at Betio, 20 November 1943
172John C. Chapin
83D+1 at Betio, 21 November 1943
173Charles D. Melson
84The Third Day: D+2 at Betio, 22 November 1943
174Henry I. Shaw, Jr.
85Completing the Task: 23–28 November 1943
175Joseph H. Alexander
86The Significance of Tarawa
176Bernard C. Nalty
87Introduction
177Cyril J. O'Brien
88Two Secondary Landings
178Gordon D. Gayle
89MacArthur's Marines
179Richard Harwood
90The Japanese in Western New Britain
180Charles R. Smith
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