An in-depth examination of the United States' invasion of two Pacific islands, featuring a variety of illustrations throughout.
The 1944 invasion of Saipan was the first two-division amphibious assault conducted by US forces in World War II. Saipan and Tinian had been under Japanese control since 1914 and, heavily colonized, they were considered virtually part of the Empire.
The struggle for Saipan and Tinian was characterized by the same bitter fighting that typified the entire Central Pacific campaign. Fighting side-by-side, Army and Marine units witnessed the largest tank battle of the Pacific War, massed Japanese banzai charges, and the horror of hundreds of Japanese civilians committing suicide to avoid capture.
In this book, Gordon Rottman details the capture of these vital islands that led to the collapse of Prime Minister Tojo's government.
| ISBN: | 9781841768045 |
| Publication date: | 27th April 2004 |
| Author: | Gordon L Rottman, Howard Gerrard, David G Chandler |
| Publisher: | Osprey Publishing an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 96 pages |
| Series: | Campaign |
| Genres: |
Second World War Modern warfare Battles and campaigns Australasian and Pacific history |
An in-depth examination of the United States' invasion of two Pacific islands, featuring a variety of illustrations throughout.The 1944 invasion of Saipan was the first two-division amphibious assault conducted by US forces in World War II. Saipan and Tinian had been under Japanese control since 1914 and, heavily colonized, they were considered virtually part of the Empire.The struggle for Saipan and Tinian was characterized by the same bitter fighting that typified the entire Central Pacific campaign.
Saipan & Tinian 1944 features in the following genres: Second World War, Modern warfare, Battles and campaigns, Australasian and Pacific history
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Saipan & Tinian 1944 was written by Gordon L Rottman, Howard Gerrard, David G Chandler and published by Osprey Publishing an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing (UK)
Saipan & Tinian 1944 has 96 pages
Yes it is part of Campaign series
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