The Recapture Of Guam
By: [by] O.R. Lodge, USMC.
Contributors: Lodge, Orlan Robert, 1917-
Publisher: Historical Branch, G-3 Division, Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps
Published: 1954
Place of publication: Washington, D.C., USA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 214
Subjects: World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Guam
Notes: Bibliography: p. 171-174.
Table of contents: title: CONTENTS; title: Foreword V; title: Preface VI; title: Chapter I. Background I; title: The Big Picture, p. 1; title: Guam and the Guamanians, p. 3; title: The Japanese Were Ready, p. 9; title: Chapter Ii. Planning And Preparing 16; title: Joint Planning, p. 16; title: Logistics, p. 21; title: Intelligence. p. 23; title: Tactical Planning, p. 25; title: Training and Rehearsal, p. 26; title: Naval Lift, p. 28; title: Re-evaluation of the Situation, p. 31; title: Attack Preparations, p. 33; title: CHAPTER III. W-DAY TO LANDING OF THE RESERVE 37; title: Asan-Adelup Beachhead, p. 38; title: The Southern Assault, p. 47; title: Landing of the 305th RCT, p. 56; title: Trouble on the Left Flank, p. 58; title: Mt. Alifan Captured, p. 65; title: Floating Reserve Wades Ashore, p. 70; title: CHAPTER IV. DRIVE TO THE FBI. 74; title: Japanese Bid for Victory, p. 78; title: Battle for Orote: Marine Barracks, Guam Recaptured, p. 88; title: Ponte Plateau: Securing the FBL, p. 96; title: Reconnaissance Patrols to the South, p. 103; title: CHAPTER V. OTHER PARTS OF THE TEAM 106; title: Naval Gunfire Support, p. 106; title: Air Support, p. 108; title: Artillery in the Fight, p. 109; title: Engineer Operations, p. 111; title: Shore Party Activities, p. 113; title: War Dogs, Military Police, and Communications, p. 116; title: Medical Evacuation, p. 117; title: CHAPTER VI. INTO THE JUNGLE 120; title: Attack Preparations, p. 121; title: Agana and its Airfield, p. 123; title: "Water at Last" — Barrigada Village, p. 129; title: Fight for Finegayan, p. 137; title: 77th's Prelude to Mt. Santa Rosa, p. 145; title: The Final Drive, p. 148; title: CHAPTER VII. THE FINISH IN THE MARIANAS 160; title: Island Command Takes Over, p. 160; title: Mopping-up Activities, p. 161; title: Marianas Campaign Summary, p. 165; title: APPENDICES 171; title: I. Bibliography, p. 171; title: II. Chronology, p. 175; title: III. Casualties, p. 178; title: IV. Command and Staff List of Major Units, p. 181; title: V. United Stales Ships Participating in the Guam Operation, p. 190; title: VI. Southern Troops and Landing Force, Order of Battle for Guam, p. 193; title: VII. Japanese Order of Battle on Guam, p. 196; title: VIII. Navy Unit Commendations. 198; title: Index 203