Length47h 26m

About this audiobook

In 'The Campaigns of US Marines in World War II', readers are invited into a meticulously detailed exploration of military operations spanning numerous theaters of the Second World War. The anthology is crafted with a rich tableau of analytical narratives and firsthand accounts, capturing the diverse and dynamic nature of warfare. Each piece, under the stewardship of the Marine Corps Historical Center, not only chronologically charts the tactical and strategic shifts but also portrays the evolving literary styles from reportorial to reflective, embedded with deep historical insights and contextual analyses. The roster of authors, including distinguished historians and military experts such as J. Michael Wenger, Joseph H. Alexander, and Charles D. Melson, brings a profound understanding of military history and strategy. Collectively, they encapsulate the breadth of the Marine Corps' experiences during the war, reflecting significant military, cultural, and literary movements. Their narratives weave together to form a coherent picture of the challenges and triumphs faced by the Marines, enhancing our comprehension of this pivotal era. 'The Campaigns of US Marines in World War II' is an essential volume for those keen on understanding the complexities of military strategies and the human elements within them. It presents a unique opportunity to access a variety of perspectives and editorial styles within a single collection. This anthology not only serves as a scholarly resource but also as a compelling narrative collection for anyone interested in the depths of World War II history and the storied past of the Marine Corps.

Audiobook details

GenreHistory, Literary Classics
Length47 hrs 26 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 17, 2020
LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1The Campaigns of US Marines in World War II: Table of Contents
2Introduction
3Origin of the Marine Corps
4The Marine Corps on the Eve of War
5Marines Defending American Soil
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6Pearl Harbor
7Introduction
8Suddenly Hurled into War
9They Caught Us Flat-Footed
10They're Kicking the Hell Out of Pearl Harbor
11Battle of Wake Island
12The Nuremberg Trials (Vol.10)
13Introduction
14‘Humbled-by Sizeable Casualties’
15‘Still No Help’
16‘All Hands Have Behaved Splendidly’
17‘This Is As Far As We Go’
18‘A Difficult Thing To Do’
19Marines Campaigns in Europe and Africa
20Europe and North Africa
21Introduction
22Allocation of Forces
23Assignment to London
24After Pearl Harbor
25Operation Torch
26Operation Overlord
27Changing of the Guard
28Defense of Iceland: Outpost in the North Atlantic
29Marines Campaigns in the Pacific Rim
30Defense of the Philippines
31Introduction
32Arrival in the Philippines
33The 1st Separate Marine Battalion
34Preparing for War
35War
36Bombing of Cavite
37Olongapo
38Mission
39Concentration at Mariveles
40Christmas Day
41Defenses of Manila Bay
42Corregidor
43First Bombing
44Deployment
45Battle of the Points
46Bataan
47The Bombardment Continues
48Reinforcements
49The Formation of the 4th Battalion
501st Battalion Defenses

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