The Marshall Islands 1944 : Operation Flintlock, the capture of Kwajalein and Eniwetok / Gordon L. Rottman ; illustrated by Howard Gerrard.
| Author/creator | Rottman, Gordon L. |
| Other author | Gerrard, Howard. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Oxford : Osprey, 2004. |
| Description | 96 pages : illustrations, color maps ; 25 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Campaign (Osprey Publishing) ; 146 Campaign (Osprey Publishing) ; 146. ^A559748 |
| Abstract | Following the capture of Tarawa in November 1943, American eyes turned to the Marshall Islands. These were the next vital stepping-stone across the Pacific towards Japan, and would bring the islands of Guam and Saipan within the reach of US forces. Intheir first amphibious attack, the new 4th Marine Division landed on Roi and Namur islands on 1 February 1944, while US 7th Division landed on Kwajalein. At the time this was the longest shore-to-shore amphibious assault in history. The lessons of the bloody fighting on Tarawa had been well learned and the successful attack on the Marshalls set the pattern for future amphibious operations in the Pacific War. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN | 1841768510 (pbk.) |
| ISBN | 9781841768519 (pbk.) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | D767.99 .M3 R68 2004 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |