Central Pacific Drive
Publisher: Historical Branch, G-3 Division, Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps : For sale by the Supt. of Docs., U.S. G.P.O.
Published: 1966
Place of publication: Washington, D.C., USA
Language: eng
Table of contents: title: Part I: 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: Part II: 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: Part III: 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: Part IV: 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: Part V: Assault on Tinian; title: The inevitable campaign; title: J-Day and night; title: Southward on Tinian; title: The island secured; title: Part VI: The return to Guam; title: Preparing for Guam; title: W-Day; title: Consolidating a foothold; title: Seizure of northern Guam; title: Finish in the Marianas; title: Appendices A-I; title: Index; title: Illustrations (list); title: Maps (list) some foldouts and in color