The Final Campaign: Marines in the Victory on Okinawa by Joseph H. Alexander
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"The Final Campaign: Marines in the Victory on Okinawa" by Colonel Joseph H. Alexander is a historical account written in the early 21st century. The book chronicles the intense and brutal battle of Okinawa during World War II, focusing on the U.S. Marine Corps' pivotal role in the campaign. It provides an in-depth look at both the American and Japanese forces involved, the strategies employed, and the harrowing experiences of the soldiers
fighting on the front lines. The opening of this comprehensive work sets the stage for the grim realities of the Okinawa campaign, detailing the experiences of the 1st Marine Division as they prepare for a critical breakthrough at Shuri Castle. It describes the environmental conditions, the strategic importance of Okinawa, and the heavy losses faced by the American troops as they engage in a war of attrition against a well-fortified enemy. With a focus on the orders, movements, and morale of soldiers, the text vividly depicts the complexities of coordinating a large-scale amphibious assault while also grappling with heavy artillery fire, difficult terrain, and the psychological toll on the troops. Through these passages, the reader gains a sense of the relentless nature of the campaign that would ultimately hold profound consequences for the Pacific Theater of the war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Alexander, Joseph H., 1938-2014 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Final Campaign: Marines in the Victory on Okinawa |
| Series Title | Marines in World War II, Commemorative Series |
| Credits |
Produced by Brian Coe, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 52.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D731: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War II (1939-1945) |
| Subject | United States. Marine Corps -- History -- World War, 1939-1945 |
| Subject | World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Japan -- Okinawa Island |
| Subject | Okinawa Island (Japan) -- History, Military |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 49119 |
| Release Date | Jun 3, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 665 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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