First Offensive: The Marine Campaign for Guadalcanal by Henry I. Shaw
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About this eBook
| Author | Shaw, Henry I. |
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| Title | First Offensive: The Marine Campaign for Guadalcanal |
| Series Title | Marines in World War II, Commemorative Series |
| Note | Reading ease score: 60.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
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| Summary | "First Offensive: The Marine Campaign for Guadalcanal" by Henry I. Shaw, Jr. is a historical account written in the late 20th century. The book chronicles the pivotal Marine campaign during World War II, specifically focusing on the critical battle for Guadalcanal in 1942. It delves into military strategies, key figures, and the significance of the airfield constructed by the Japanese, along with the subsequent Allied operations to secure the region. The opening of the book sets the stage for the dramatic events that unfolded in Guadalcanal, detailing the geopolitical context and intelligence reports that triggered the U.S. Marines' offensive campaign. Readers are introduced to major characters such as Admiral Ernest J. King and Major General Alexander A. Vandegrift, who would lead the first large-scale Allied ground offensive in the Pacific. The text also describes the initial preparations and challenges faced by the Marines, including the assembly of forces and the complexities of amphibious operations, leading up to the crucial landings on August 7, 1942. The narrative captures the tension and uncertainty of the Marines as they embarked on their first major combat experience, foreshadowing the intense battles and strategies that would define this critical campaign in the war. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D731: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War II (1939-1945) |
| Subject | Guadalcanal, Battle of, Solomon Islands, 1942-1943 |
| Subject | United States. Marine Corps -- History -- World War, 1939-1945 |
| Subject | Vandegrift, A. A. (Alexander Archer), 1887-1973 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 48807 |
| Release Date | Apr 27, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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