Hell in the Central Pacific 1944

Hell in the Central Pacific 1944
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Publisher : Pen and Sword Military
Total Pages : 192
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ISBN-10 : 9781526762191
ISBN-13 : 1526762196
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Book Synopsis Hell in the Central Pacific 1944 by : Jon Diamond

Download or read book Hell in the Central Pacific 1944 written by Jon Diamond and published by Pen and Sword Military. This book was released on 2020-08-30 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers an early little known but hard fought Pacific War campaign using superb photographs in true Images of War series style. In September 1944, to prevent Japanese air interdiction against General MacArthur’s planned invasion of the Southern Philippines, the Americans attacked Peleliu and Angaur in the Palau group of the Western Caroline Islands. Admiral Halsey, commanding the US Third Fleet, feared the heavily defended Palaus would be costly for his III Amphibious Corps comprising the 1st Marine Division and the 81st Infantry Division. While Angaur fell in four days, on Peleliu the Japanese resisted tenaciously using their underground fortifications on the Umurbrogel Ridge overlooking the airfield. It was only after over two months’ bitter fighting that the Americans finally controlled the Island. Despite the heavy cost, the benefits of this hard fought and costly victory were doubtful. In the event, Mindanao and other Southern Philippine Islands were bypassed by MacArthur in favor of a direct assault on Leyte on 20 October. But, as the graphic images and well researched text bear witness, there is no denying the courage and determination shown by the attacking US forces.


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