| Physical description |
xv, 242 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 225-232) and index. |
| Contents |
Ch. 1. Cracking a Tough Nut -- Ch. 2. Pacific Proving Ground -- Ch. 3. Turning Point at Tarawa -- Ch. 4. The Marianas: Storming the "Absolute National Defense Sphere" -- Ch. 5. Sharpening the Amphibious Ax -- Ch. 6. Bloody Peleliu -- Ch. 7. Iwo Jima: Storming Sulfur Island -- Ch. 8. Okinawa: Amphibious Capstone -- Ch. 9. Collision Course: The Planned Invasion of Kyushu -- Epilogue: Parting Shots -- App. Ten Unforgettable Amphibians. |
| Summary |
The author describes how the tide of the Pacific War changed abruptly in November 1943 when Adm. Chester W. Nimitz unleashed his Central Pacific Marine assaults against seven objectives, including Guam, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa. Richly illustrated and abounding with human-interest stories, the book vividly portrays these battles whose magnitude may never again be seen in this world. 20 photos. 12 drawings. 12 maps. |
| Subject |
World War, 1939-1945 -- Amphibious operations.
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World War, 1939-1945 -- Naval operations, American.
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World War, 1939-1945 -- Pacific Ocean.
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Amphibious warfare.
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| ISBN |
1557500320 (alkaline paper) |
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