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D-Days in the Pacific , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 1072min
Although most people associate the term D-day with the Normandy invasion on June 6, 1944, it is military code for the beginning of any offensive operation. In the Pacific theater during World War II there were more than one hundred D-days. The largest - and last - was the invasion of Okinawa on April 1, 1945, which brought together the biggest invasion fleet ever assembled, far larger than that engaged in the Normandy invasion. D-Days in the Pacific tells the epic story of the campaign waged by American forces to win back the Pacific islands from Japan. Based on eyewitness accounts by the combatants, it covers the entire Pacific struggle from the attack on Pearl Harbor to the dropping of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The Pacific war was largely a seaborne offensive fought over immense distances. Many of the amphibious assaults on Japanese-held islands were among the most savagely fought battles in American history: Guadalcanal, Tarawa, Saipan, New Guinea, Peleliu, Leyte Gulf, Iwo Jima, Okinawa. D-Days in the Pacific is the finest one-volume account of this titanic struggle. Donald L. Miller is the John Henry MacCracken Professor of History at Lafayette College. He is author of City of the Century and has been involved with HBO and PBS productions. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Gary Dikeos. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/blak/005385/bk_blak_005385_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Summary, Analysis, and Review of Martha MacCallum's Unknown Valor: A Story of Family, Courage, and Sacrifice from Pearl Harbor to Iwo Jima , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 39min
Unknown Valor is the moving story of some of the most critical battles in the Pacific Theater of World War II as told through the personal experiences of the brave young men who fought — and died — in them.What does this Start Publishing Notes' summary, analysis, and review include?Summary of the original bookEasily digestible takeaways distilling the main ideasAn overview of the key players and events in the successive battles that culminated in Japan's defeatHow the war changed the young men who took part in it and what remainsEditorial review and analysisBackground on Martha MacCallum and Ronald J. DrezAbout the original book:Martha MacCallum’s Unknown Valor is both a personal exploration of war and heroism as well as a detailed recounting of several of the most strategic successes in the American campaign against Japanese imperialist expansion during the Second World War. MacCallum relays the grueling details of such critical battles as Tarawa and Saipan, and the narrative culminates in the harrowing story of the months spent fighting for Iwo Jima. Whether you are well-versed in World War II history or you’re a casual listener curious about the lives of those who fought for our freedom, you will find Unknown Valor a moving tale of heroism that is expertly told.DISCLAIMER: This book is intended as a companion to, not a replacement for, Unknown Valor. Start Publishing Notes is wholly responsible for this content and is not associated with the original author in any way.PLEASE NOTE: This is a summary, analysis, and review of the book and not the original book. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Michael Gilboe. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/200715/bk_acx0_200715_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Bullets and Barbed Wire: A Gripping Exploration of WWII in the Pacific Theater - from Guadalcanal to Cape Gloucester , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 433min
Discover a newfound appreciation for the war in the Pacific.From the shores of Cape Gloucester to the quiet atolls and islands of the Solomon Sea, the Second World War left a profound mark on this sheltered corner of the globe, which would be felt for decades to come. Caught in the center of a vicious struggle between two superpowers, these islands would form an unconventional battleground for the US Marines and the Japanese Navy.This book offers you a new look at the WWII Pacific Theater, providing an enlightening glimpse into the battles and campaigns during the Allied offensive. With a breakdown of three significant US campaigns:Operation Watchtower, a riveting exploration of the spark that set off the Allied offensive in the Pacific islands, detailing the grueling struggle for the island of Guadalcanal and its vital strategic positionOperation Galvanic, an incredible account of the battle for the Tarawa Atoll and base that would give them a stepping stone into the heart of Japanese-controlled watersAnd Operation Backhander, which offers a gripping retelling of the war for Cape Gloucester, New Guinea, and the Bismarck SeaEach of these momentous operations are fascinating feats of strategy, planning, and bravery, handing the Allies what would eventually become a victory over the Pacific Theater and an end to Imperialist Japanese expansion. This brilliant audiobook sheds light on this often-overlooked facet of WWII, providing students, history fans, and World War II buffs alike with a captivating breakdown of history and combat that defined the beginning of the US offensive in the Pacific. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Gary Williams. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/231670/bk_acx0_231670_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Pacific Blitzkrieg: World War II in the Central Pacific , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 604min
Pacific Blitzkrieg closely examines the planning, preparation, and execution of ground operations for five major invasions in the Central Pacific (Guadalcanal, Tarawa, the Marshalls, Saipan, and Okinawa). The commanders on the ground had to integrate the U.S. Army and Marine Corps into a single striking force, something that would have been difficult in peacetime, but in the midst of a great global war, it was a monumental task. Yet, ultimate success in the Pacific rested on this crucial, if somewhat strained, partnership and its accomplishments. Despite the thousands of works covering almost every aspect of World War II in the Pacific, until now no one has examined the detailed mechanics behind this transformation at the corps and division level. Sharon Tosi Lacey makes extensive use of previously untapped primary research material to re-examine the development of joint ground operations, the rapid transformation of tactics and equipment, and the evolution of command relationships between army and marine leadership. Lacey examines the Smith vs. Smith controversy during the Saipan invasion using newly discovered primary source material. Saipan was not the first time General “Howlin’ Mad” Smith had created friction. Lacey reveals how Smith’s blatant partisanship and inability to get along with others nearly brought the American march across the Pacific to a halt. Pacific Blitzkrieg explores the combat in each invasion to show how the battles were planned, how raw recruits were turned into efficient combat forces, how battle doctrine was created on the fly, and how every service remade itself as new and more deadly weapons continuously changed the character of the war. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Gary Roelofs. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/016076/bk_acx0_016076_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Battle for Tinian: Vital Stepping Stone in America’s War Against Japan , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 429min
In July 1944, the 9,000-man Japanese garrison on the island of Tinian listened warily as the thunder of the United States Navy and Marine Corps, Army and Air Corps, descended on their neighboring island, Saipan, just three miles away. There were 20,000 Japanese troops on Saipan, but the US obliterated the opposition after a horrific all-arms campaign. The sudden silence only indicated it was now Tinian's turn. By the time the US 2nd and 4th Marine Divisions switched their sights to Tinian, the island had already been bombarded for a month; meantime both sides had learned their lessons from the previous island-hopping invasions. The Americans had learned the arts of recon, deception, plus preliminary firepower so as not to suffer the huge casualties they'd suffered at Saipan, Guadalcanal, and Tarawa; the Japanese, for their part, had learned not to contest US strength on beaches but to draw it further inland where terrain and bomb-proof fortifications could assist. When the battle for Tinian finally took place the US acted with great skill. Historian Samuel Elliot Morrison called it "the most perfectly executed amphibious operation of the entire war". Nevertheless, the Japanese resisted with their usual stubbornness, and the already decimated US Marines suffered hundreds of more casualties. During the battle Japanese shore batteries were able to riddle the battleship Colorado, killing scores, plus make multiple hits on a destroyer, killing its captain. On the island itself the US used napalm for the first time, paving the way for Marines painstakingly rooting out strongpoints. One last Banzai attack signaled the end to enemy resistance, as Marines fought toe-to-toe with their antagonists in the dark. In the end some 8,000 Japanese were killed, with only 300 surrenders, plus some others who hid out for years after the war. But those Japanese who resisted perhaps performed a greater service than they knew. After Tinian was secur ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Kyle McCarley. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/adbl/010078/bk_adbl_010078_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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We Were Going to Win, or Die There: With the Marines at Guadalcanal, Tarawa, and Saipan: North Texas Military Biography and Memoir Series , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 462min
In 1940, native West Texan Roy H. Elrod joined the Marine Corps. By the time his unit, the 8th Marine Regiment, went into the fight at Guadalcanal, he was commanding a platoon of 37 mm gunners. They endured Japanese attacks, malarial tropical weather, and starvation rations. His combat leadership earned him a Silver Star and a battlefield promotion.On D-Day, his platoon waded their 37 mm cannons ashore, each weighing nearly 1,000 pounds, through half a mile of bullet-laced surf to get to an island where the killing never stopped. His was the only platoon to get its guns ashore and into action that first day. Saipan was not as intense, but just as deadly. Here Elrod commanded a platoon of 75 mm halftracks. Again, he kept his platoon in front-line combat, blasting enemy caves and pillboxes. It was a dangerous place to be - Elrod was riddled with shrapnel from an enemy artillery shell that ended the war for him. The book is based on more than 50 hours of interviews conducted by Marine Corps historian Fred H. Allison, who also drew upon Elrod’s wartime letters home and provided annotations to the narrative. It is a view of the war from the perspective of a young Marine infantry officer, a job that had an extremely low survival potential.The book is published by University of North Texas Press.“Fascinating, true-life story of duty, service, and battles with a horrifically high mortality rate. Highly recommended." (Midwest Book Review)"This exceptional work by Dr. Fred Allison ensures Elrod's sacrifices and experiences as a United States Marine will be remembered." (Leatherneck Magazine)“Remarkable story of one marine's combat experience in three of the most iconic Marine Corps operations in World War II. Highly recommended...." (Military Review) ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Mark Sando. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/123305/bk_acx0_123305_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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One Square Mile of Hell
One Square Mile of Hell - The Battle for Tarawa: ab 15.99 €- Shop: ebook.de
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Tarawa 1943
Tarawa 1943 - The turning of the tide: ab 15.99 €- Shop: ebook.de
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Le jour ou l'Amerique a vu la guerre
Le jour ou l'Amerique a vu la guerre - 1943 : le traumatisme de la bataille de Tarawa: ab 9.49 €- Shop: ebook.de
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Pacific Victory
Pacific Victory - Tarawa to Okinawa 1943-1945: ab 14.99 €- Shop: ebook.de
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