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Title: Bloody Beaches: The Marines at Peleliu

Series Title: Marines in World War II, Commemorative Series

Credits: Produced by Brian Coe, Charlie Howard, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "Bloody Beaches: The Marines at Peleliu" by Brigadier General Gordon D. Gayle is a historical account written in the early 21st century. The book delves into the intense and brutal marine combat during the World War II battle for Peleliu, highlighting the experiences of the 1st Marine Division as they faced unexpected fierce Japanese resistance. It aims to provide readers insights into the tactical maneuvers, challenges, and sacrifices of the Marines during this strategically crucial yet often overlooked battle. The opening of the book sets the stage for the invasion of Peleliu on September 15, 1944, detailing the initial landings and the expectations set by U.S. military planners. As the Marines approach the beaches in their amphibious vehicles, they anticipate a swift victory, bolstered by a heavy pre-landing bombardment. However, they soon encounter well-fortified Japanese defenses that challenge their momentum and highlight the unexpected complexities of the terrain and enemy tactics. The narrative introduces key figures such as Major General William H. Rupertus, who oversees the assault, and Captain George P. Hunt, who leads a crucial platoon in the brutal beachhead fight, emphasizing the chaos and high casualties that marked the early hours of the battle. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 59.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Author: Gayle, Gordon D.

EBook No.: 49032

Published: May 23, 2015

Downloads: 586

Language: English

Subject: United States. Marine Corps -- History -- World War, 1939-1945

Subject: Peleliu, Battle of, Palau, 1944

Subject: World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Palau -- Peleliu Island

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War II (1939-1945)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Bloody Beaches: The Marines at Peleliu

Series Title: Marines in World War II, Commemorative Series

Credits: Produced by Brian Coe, Charlie Howard, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "Bloody Beaches: The Marines at Peleliu" by Brigadier General Gordon D. Gayle is a historical account written in the early 21st century. The book delves into the intense and brutal marine combat during the World War II battle for Peleliu, highlighting the experiences of the 1st Marine Division as they faced unexpected fierce Japanese resistance. It aims to provide readers insights into the tactical maneuvers, challenges, and sacrifices of the Marines during this strategically crucial yet often overlooked battle. The opening of the book sets the stage for the invasion of Peleliu on September 15, 1944, detailing the initial landings and the expectations set by U.S. military planners. As the Marines approach the beaches in their amphibious vehicles, they anticipate a swift victory, bolstered by a heavy pre-landing bombardment. However, they soon encounter well-fortified Japanese defenses that challenge their momentum and highlight the unexpected complexities of the terrain and enemy tactics. The narrative introduces key figures such as Major General William H. Rupertus, who oversees the assault, and Captain George P. Hunt, who leads a crucial platoon in the brutal beachhead fight, emphasizing the chaos and high casualties that marked the early hours of the battle. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 59.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Author: Gayle, Gordon D.

EBook No.: 49032

Published: May 23, 2015

Downloads: 586

Language: English

Subject: United States. Marine Corps -- History -- World War, 1939-1945

Subject: Peleliu, Battle of, Palau, 1944

Subject: World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Palau -- Peleliu Island

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War II (1939-1945)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.