This WWII pictorial history covers a little-known but hard-fought Pacific War campaign with striking combat images and expertly researched text.In September 1944, to prevent Japanese air interdiction against General Mac Arthur’s 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.While Angaur fell in four days, the Japanese resisted tenaciously on Peleliu thanks to their underground fortifications on the Umurbrogel Ridge overlooking the airfield. It took more than two months of bitter fighting to take control of the Island-and the benefits of this costly victory were doubtful. But as Jon Diamond demonstrates in this fully illustrated volume, there is no denying the courage and determination shown by the attacking US forces.
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Lingua Inglese ● Formato PDF ● Pagine 192 ● ISBN 9781526762191 ● Casa editrice Pen and Sword ● Pubblicato 2020 ● Scaricabile 3 volte ● Moneta EUR ● ID 8019828 ● Protezione dalla copia Adobe DRM
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