Liberation: Marines in the Recapture of Guam by Cyril J. O'Brien

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Author O'Brien, Cyril J., 1919-2011
Title Liberation: Marines in the Recapture of Guam
Series Title Marines in World War II, Commemorative Series
Note Reading ease score: 59.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "Libération: Marines in the Recapture of Guam" by Cyril J. O’Brien is a historical account likely written in the late 20th century. The book details the operations of U.S. Marines during World War II, specifically focusing on the recapture of Guam, an essential strategic location in the Pacific. The narrative likely emphasizes the military strategies, challenges faced by the troops, and the experiences of the Marines involved. At the start of the book, the author sets the stage for the invasion of Guam, describing the initial bombardment that precedes the landing on July 21, 1944. Soldiers prepare for battle amidst a flurry of naval gunfire and aerial support, with a sense of urgency and apprehension palpable among the ranks. The opening chapters introduce key figures such as Major General Roy S. Geiger, and the intense atmosphere is encapsulated through the perspectives of both the American Marines and the defending Japanese forces, creating a vivid depiction of warfare's chaos and execution during this pivotal moment of the conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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 United States. Marine Corps. Marine Division, 3rd -- History
Subject World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Guam
Subject Guam -- History, Military
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EBook-No. 49056
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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