| Author |
Stockman, James R., 1915-2000 |
| LoC No. |
47017272
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| Title |
The Sixth Marine Division
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| Alternate Title |
The 6th Marine Division
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| Original Publication |
United States: U.S. Marine Corps Historical Division,1946.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 59.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Brian Coe, David King, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.)
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| Summary |
"The Sixth Marine Division" by James R. Stockman is a historical account written in the mid-20th century that details the formation, training, and operations of the Sixth Marine Division during World War II. The book provides an in-depth look at the division's combat experiences, primarily focusing on its pivotal role in the Okinawa campaign, as well as the battles that led to the seizing of critical territories from Japanese forces. The narrative follows the division from its activation in September 1944 through its rigorous training phases and ultimate deployment to Okinawa in 1945. Stockman describes significant military strategies, command structures, and the experiences of the soldiers as they engage in brutal combat during various operations including landing maneuvers and battles for critical high grounds like Mt. Yaetake and Sugar Loaf Hill. Throughout the text, the valor, challenges, and sacrifices of the Marines are highlighted, demonstrating both the strategic significance of their missions and the heavy toll of warfare. The account culminates with the division's achievements and the broader impact on the war, honoring the memory of those who served. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
D731: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War II (1939-1945)
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| Subject |
World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Japan -- Okinawa Island
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| Subject |
United States. Marine Corps. Marine Division, 6th
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| Subject |
World War, 1939-1945 -- Regimental histories -- United States
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
67293 |
| Release Date |
Feb 1, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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