First Offensive - Henry I. Shaw
- The Marine Campaign for Guadalcanal
"First Offensive: The Marine Campaign for Guadalcanal" recounts a pivotal moment in World War II's Pacific Theater. This meticulously researched military history details the grueling campaign for Guadalcanal, a key turning point in the conflict.
Focusing on the leadership of General A.A. Vandegrift, the narrative vividly portrays the U.S. Marine Corps' initial landing and subsequent struggle to secure the island. Readers will gain a comprehensive understanding of the strategic importance of Guadalcanal and the intense fighting that characterized this crucial offensive.
A vital contribution to the historical record, "First Offensive" offers invaluable insights into the challenges and sacrifices faced by American forces during World War II. It remains a compelling account for anyone interested in military history, the Marine Corps, and the larger story of the Pacific Theater.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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EAN: 9781023378468
"First Offensive: The Marine Campaign for Guadalcanal" recounts a pivotal moment in World War II's Pacific Theater. This meticulously researched military history details the grueling campaign for Guadalcanal, a key turning point in the conflict.
Focusing on the leadership of General A.A. Vandegrift, the narrative vividly portrays the U.S. Marine Corps' initial landing and subsequent struggle to secure the island. Readers will gain a comprehensive understanding of the strategic importance of Guadalcanal and the intense fighting that characterized this crucial offensive.
A vital contribution to the historical record, "First Offensive" offers invaluable insights into the challenges and sacrifices faced by American forces during World War II. It remains a compelling account for anyone interested in military history, the Marine Corps, and the larger story of the Pacific Theater.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
EAN: 9781023378468