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WW2 Pacific Military History #4-6
Operation Forager: 1944 Battle for Saipan, Invasion of Tinian, and Recapture of Guam
“History buffs and newbie history buffs alike will love this book.” —Reviewer
A gripping account of one of the most daring—and disturbing—operations in the Pacific war.
From the heavy fighting in Saipan to the securing of Tinian and Guam, the Pacific war left its profound mark in this sheltered corner of the world, which would be felt for several decades to come. Caught in the center of a vicious struggle between two superpowers, these islands would form an unconventional battleground for US forces 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
● Battle for Saipan, since the fall of the Marshall Islands a few months earlier, both sides prepared for an American onslaught against the Marianas and Saipan in particular.
● Invasion of Tinian, is the incredible account of the assault on Tinian. Located just under six miles southwest of Saipan. This was the first use of napalm and the “shore to shore” concept.
● Recapture of Guam, offers a gripping retelling of the recapture of the Japanese-held island of Guam, captured by the Japanese in 1941 during one of the first Pacific campaigns of the War.
Each 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 book 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 US offensive in the Pacific.
A gripping account of one of the most daring—and disturbing—operations in the Pacific war.
From the heavy fighting in Saipan to the securing of Tinian and Guam, the Pacific war left its profound mark in this sheltered corner of the world, which would be felt for several decades to come. Caught in the center of a vicious struggle between two superpowers, these islands would form an unconventional battleground for US forces 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
● Battle for Saipan, since the fall of the Marshall Islands a few months earlier, both sides prepared for an American onslaught against the Marianas and Saipan in particular.
● Invasion of Tinian, is the incredible account of the assault on Tinian. Located just under six miles southwest of Saipan. This was the first use of napalm and the “shore to shore” concept.
● Recapture of Guam, offers a gripping retelling of the recapture of the Japanese-held island of Guam, captured by the Japanese in 1941 during one of the first Pacific campaigns of the War.
Each 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 book 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 US offensive in the Pacific.
228 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 23, 2021
About the author
Daniel Wrinn
109 books12 followersI write books and narrate audiobooks about WWII Pacific Theater history.
My focus covers three areas: the island-hopping campaigns that defeated Japan, the cultural forces that made Japanese soldiers fight to the death, and the extraordinary stories of Pacific War survivors who defied the odds.
What matters are the real experiences—the Marines on the beaches, the sailors under kamikaze attack, the soldiers who refused to surrender, and the commanders making impossible decisions.
US Navy veteran. Military history author.
My focus covers three areas: the island-hopping campaigns that defeated Japan, the cultural forces that made Japanese soldiers fight to the death, and the extraordinary stories of Pacific War survivors who defied the odds.
What matters are the real experiences—the Marines on the beaches, the sailors under kamikaze attack, the soldiers who refused to surrender, and the commanders making impossible decisions.
US Navy veteran. Military history author.
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July 21, 2021
VERY one dimensional book on the invasion of the Marianas! This book is all about the land battles! How does the author think those land battles were orchestrated? You would hope that this author would realize that the planes and ships that got them there were the foundation of the invasion? But no, he scarcely recognizes them! He devotes ONE PARAGRAPH to the Great Marianas Turkey Shoot where over 300 Japanese planes are destroyed in the air! The biggest aerial conflict of the Pacific conflict gets a paragraph! But lets give a chapter to land generals where we get to know all about where they were born, their wife's maiden name, the name of their pet dog, etc. While I understand that books such as these require a lot of research by the author, could it be more strategically relevant?
June 7, 2022
great research
Liked the book immensely the research is incredible took the diaries and made them into a great story my father was a member of the14th marines and it’s always good to read about his life at war
Liked the book immensely the research is incredible took the diaries and made them into a great story my father was a member of the14th marines and it’s always good to read about his life at war
December 2, 2021
Worth it!
Great book. Easy reading. Easy to understand. I would recommend this to any World War two history buff. Thank. You.
Great book. Easy reading. Easy to understand. I would recommend this to any World War two history buff. Thank. You.
June 29, 2021
FORAGER: Hungry For More
Very good retelling of three essential Marine Corps battles in the Pacific, albeit on an elementary level. I look forward to more of Daniel Wrinn's work.
Note coordinated fighting alongside elements of the Army and Navy.
Very good retelling of three essential Marine Corps battles in the Pacific, albeit on an elementary level. I look forward to more of Daniel Wrinn's work.
Note coordinated fighting alongside elements of the Army and Navy.
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