History of U.S. Marine Corps operations in World War II
By: Historical Branch, G-3 Division, U.S. Marine Corps
Contributors: Hough, Frank O. (Frank Olney), 1899-1958; Ludwig, Verle E.; Shaw, Henry I.; Shaw, Henry I.; Kane, Douglas T.; Shaw, Henry I.; Nalty, Bernard C.; Turnbladh, Edwin T.; Garand, George W.; Strobridge, Truman R.; Frank, Benis M.; Shaw, Henry I.
Series: FMFRP -- 12-34.; FMFRP -- 12-34.
Publisher: Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps
Published: 1989
Place of publication: Washington, D.C
Language: eng
Subjects: History; United States. Marine Corps; United States
Other titles: History of US Marine Corps operations in World War II.; History of the U.S. Marine Corps operations in World War II.
Notes: Cover title: History of the U.S. Marine Corps operations in World War II.

Vol. 4 by Historical Division, U.S. Marine Corps.

Reprint. Originally published: Washington, D.C.: U.S. Marine Corps, 1958-1971.

Includes bibliographies and indexes.

Vol.1 available online from the Internet Archive.  Address as of April 30, 2014:  https://archive.org/details/historyofusmarin01usma.

Vol.2 available online from the Internet Archive.  Address as of April 30, 2014:  https://archive.org/details/historyofusmarin02usma.

Vol.3 available online from the Internet Archive.  Address as of April 30, 2014:  https://archive.org/details/historyofusmarin03usma.

Vol.4 available online from the Internet Archive.  Address as of April 30, 2014:  https://archive.org/details/historyofusmarin04usma.

Vol.5 available online from the Internet Archive.  Address as of April 30, 2014:  https://archive.org/details/historyofusmarin05usma.
Table of contents: title: v. 1. Pearl Harbor to Guadalcanal / Frank O. Hough, Verle E. Ludwig, and Henry I. Shaw, Jr.; title: v. 2. Isolation of Rabaul / Henry I. Shaw, Jr., and Douglas T. Kane.; title: v. 3. Central Pacific drive / Henry I. Shaw, Jr., Bernard C. Nalty, and Edwin T. Turnbladh.; title: v. 4. Western Pacific operations / George W. Garand, and Truman R. Strobridge.; title: v. 5. Victory and occupation / Benis M. Frank, and Henry I. Shaw, Jr.; title: [v. 1]; title: PEARL HARBOR TO GUADALCANAL (x, 439 p.); title: pt. 1. Introduction to the Marine Corps; title: Origins of a mission; title: Evolution of modern amphibious warfare, 1920-1941; title: Development of landing craft; title: Marine occupation of Iceland; title: The Marine Corps on the eve of war; title: pt. 2. War comes; title: Prewar situations in the Pacific; title: Japan strikes; title: The southern lifeline; title: pt. 3. The defense of Wake; title: Wake in the shadow of war; title: The enemy strikes; title: Wake under siege; title: The fall of Wake; title: Conclusions; title: pt. 4. Marines in the Philippines; title: China and Luzon; title: Bataan prelude; title: The siege and capture of Corregidor; title: pt. 5. Decision at Midway; title: Setting the stage : early naval operations; title: Japanese plans : toward Midway and the North Pacific; title: Midway girds for battle; title: Midway versus the Japanese, 4-5 June 1942; title: Battle of the carrier planes, 4 June 1942; title: pt. 6. The turning point : Guadalcanal; title: Background and preparations; title: Guadalcanal, 7-9 August 1942; title: Tulagi and Gavutu-Tanambogo; title: The Battle of the Tenaru; title: The Battle of the Ridge; title: Action along the Matankiau; title: Japanese counteroffensive; title: Critical November; title: Final period, 9 December 1942-9 February 1943; title: Appendices : A. Bibliographical notes ; B. Chronology ; C. Marine task organization and command lists ; D. Marine casualties ; E. First Marine Division operation order; title: Guadalcanal ; F. Military map symbols ; G. Guide to abbreviations ; H. Unit commendations; title: Index.; title: [v. 2]; title: ISOLATION OF RABAUL (x, 632 p.); title: pt. 1. Strategic situation; title: spring 1943; title: Setting the stage; title: The opening moves; title: Order of battle; title: pt. 2. Toenails operation; title: Objective : New Georgia; title: Elkton underway; title: Munda victory; title: The Dragons Peninsula campaign; title: End of the campaign; title: pt. 3. Northern Solomons operations; title: Continuing the pressure; title: Diversionary assaults; title: Assault of Cape Torokina; title: Holding the beachhead; title: Advance to Piva Forks; title: End of a mission; title: pt. 4. The New Britain campaign; title: New Britain prelude; title: The enemy : terrain and troops; title: Dexterity landings; title: Capture of the airfields; title: The drive to Borgen Bay; title: Eastward to Iboki; title: Talasea and beyond; title: Conclusion; title: pt. 5. Marine air against Rabaul; title: Target : Rabaul; title: Approach march; title: Knockout by Torokina; title: pt. 6. Conclusion; title: Encirclement; title: Appraisal; title: Appendices : A. Bibliographical notes ; B. Guide to abbreviations ; C. Military map symbols ; D. Chronology ; E. Fleet Marine Force status; title: 30 April 1943 ; F. Table of organization E-100; title: Marine Division ; G. Marine task organization and command list ; H. Marine casualties ; I. Unit commendations; title: Index.; title: [v. 3]; title: CENTRAL PACIFIC DRIVE (x, 685 p.); title: pt. 1. Launching the central Pacific offensive; title: Early plans for a war with Japan; title: The central Pacific in global strategy; title: The central Pacific battleground; title: pt. 2. The Gilberts operation; title: Preparing to take the offensive; title: The assault on Betio; title: Amphibious victory; title: Completing the capture; title: The importance of Galvanic; title: pt. 3. The Marshalls : quickening the pace; title: Flintlock plans and preparations; title: D-Day in the Marshalls; title: Flintlock : completing the conquest; title: Westward to Eniwetok; title: The Catchpole operation; title: The fruits of victory; title: pt. 4. Saipan : the decisive battle; title: Background to Forager; title: American and Japanese preparations; title: Saipan : the first day; title: The conquest of southern Saipan; title: The fight for central Saipan; title: Northern Saipan : end of the campaign; title: pt. 5. Assault on Tinian; title: The inevitable campaign; title: J-Day and night; title: Southward on Tinian; title: The island secured; title: pt. 6. The return to Guam; title: Preparing for Guam; title: W-Day; title: Consolidating a foothold; title: Continuing the offensive; title: Seizure of northern Guam; title: Finish in the Marianas; title: Appendices : A. Bibliographical notes ; B. Guide to abbreviations ; C. Military map symbols ; D. Chronology ; E. Fleet Marine Force status; title: 30 October 1943; title: F. Table of organization F-100; title: Marine Division ; G. Marine task organization and command list ; H. Marine casualties ; I. Unit commendations; title: Index.; title: [v. 4]; title: WESTERN PACIFIC OPERATIONS (xiii, 848 p.).; title: pt. 1. Background; title: Introduction; title: pt. 2. Fleet Marine Force, Pacific; title: The development of FMFPac; title: Administration and aviation; title: pt. 3. The Palaus : gateway to the Philippines; title: Strategic situation; title: Pre-assault preparations; title: D-Day on Peliliu; title: The drive inland : 16-22 September; title: Angaur and Ulithi; title: Securing the north : 23-30 September; title: The Umurbrogol pocket : 29 September-15 October; title: To the bitter end; title: pt. 4. Marines in the Philippines; title: Background and planning; title: The Leyte landings; title: The Luzon campaign; title: Southern Philippines operations; title: pt. 5. Marine aviation in the Western Pacific; title: Mounting the offensive; title: Marine aviation in the Marianas, Carolines, and at Iwo Jima; title: pt. 6. Iwo Jima; title: Background to detachment; title: Offensive plans and preparations; title: The preliminaries; title: D-Day on Iwo Jima; title: The struggle for Suribachi; title: Drive to the north; title: 3d Marine Division operations on Iwo Jima; title: Airfield development and activities behind the lines; title: The 5th Marine Division drive on the left; title: The 4th Marine Division drive on the right; title: Final operations on Iwo Jima; title: Summary; title: Conclusions; title: Appendices: A. Bibliographical notes ; B. Guide to abbreviations ; C. Military map symbols ; D. Chronology ; E. Fleet Marine Force status; title: 31 August 1944 ; F. Table of organization F-100; title: Marine Division ; G. Marine task organization and command list ; H. Marine casualties ; I. Unit commendations; title: Index.; title: [v. 5]; title: VICTORY AND OCCUPATION (xiii, 945 p.); title: pt. 1. Prologue to the end; title: Strategic background; title: The Japanese situation; title: Marine Corps order of battle; title: pt. 2. Okinawa; title: The target and the enemy; title: Project Iceberg; title: Assault preparations; title: The first days ashore; title: Phase I continued; title: The defense stiffens; title: Forging ahead; title: Reduction of the Shuri bastion; title: Breakout to the south; title: Battle's end; title: Iceberg dissolves; title: pt. 3. The end of the war; title: Future operations; title: The closing days; title: Return to the islands; title: pt. 4. Occupation of Japan; title: Initial planning and operations; title: Kyushu deployment to December 1945; title: Last months in Japan; title: pt. 5. North China marines; title: Background for military assistance; title: Ashore in north China; title: An extended stay; title: Abortive peace mission; title: Withdrawal of the 1st Marine Division; title: Withdrawal; title: pt. 6. Conclusion; title: Amphibious doctrine in World War II; title: A final accounting; title: Appendices : A. Marine POWs ; B. Bibliographical notes ; C. Guide to abbreviations ; D. Military map symbols ; E. Chronology ; F. Fleet Marine force status; title: 30 April 1945 ; G. Fleet Marine force status; title: 31 October 1946 ; H. Table of organization G-100; title: Marine Division ; I. Comparison of organization; title: Marine Division ; J. Comparison of equipment; title: Marine Division ; K. World War II development of the Marine infantry regiment ; L. Marine task organization and command list ; M. Marine casualties ; N. Unit citations; title: Index.