| Main Title |
Campaign in the Marianas / |
| Author |
Crowl, Philip A.
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| Publisher |
Office of the Chief of Military History, Dept. of the Army : U.S. Govt. Print. Off., |
| Year Published |
1960 |
| OCLC Number |
01354431 |
| Subjects |
World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Mariana Islands ;
Mariana Islands--History--20th century ;
Military campaigns ;
Schlacht ;
Seeherrschaft ;
Weltkrieg (1939-1945) ;
Japan ;
Pazifischer Raum ;
USA
|
| Additional Subjects |
World War (1939-1945)
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| Internet Access |
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| Holdings |
| Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last
Modified |
Checkout
Status |
| ERAM |
D769.A533 1959 |
|
Region 9 Library/San Francisco,CA |
01/17/2017 |
STATUS |
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| Collation |
xix, 505 pages : illustrations, maps (some folded color, in pocket), portraits ; 26 cm. |
| Notes |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents Notes |
The fight for Saipan, Tinian, and Guam, including an account of Marine and Navy participation. Background of strategy -- The Marianas -- Saipan -- Planning the invasion -- The enemy -- Invasion -- Capture of Aslito Airfield -- Supporting arms and operations -- The capture of Nafutan Point -- The fight for Central Saipan, I -- Smith versus Smith -- The fight for Central Saipan, II -- The capture of Northern Saipan -- Tinian -- American and Japanese plans -- Invasion and capture -- Guam -- Plans and preparations -- The enemy -- The fight for the beachhead -- The assault completed: 25-30 July -- Pursuit to the North -- Guam secured -- Conclusion: Fruits of victory. |
