Provides an account of the first American victory over Japanese ground forces, told at the level of companies, platoons, and individuals. Demonstrates the relationships between air, ground and surface forces in World War II. Includes maps, tables, charts, illustrations, appendixes, bibliographical note, glossary and index.

First Offensive: The Marine Campaign for Guadalcanal

History

Henry I. Shaw

Military

Classics Publishing

<p>Except to the planners in Washington and Tokyo, this small atoll and its main island Betio were virtually unknown. Then in 'seventy-six stark and bitter hours' the island was taken, and in the battle the heroism of both attackers and defenders was worthy to stand beside the most renowned in the history of warfare.</p>

Tarawa: A Legend is Born

Ballantine Books

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First Offensive: The Marine Campaign for Guadalcanal

Tarawa: A Legend is Born