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The book provides a detailed account of the U.S. Marines' pivotal battles during the Pacific War, highlighting significant locations such as Tinian, Saipan, and the Marshall Islands. It explores military strategies and equipment, including DUKWs and spider holes, while profiling key figures like Admiral Chester Nimitz and Major General Holland Smith. The narrative emphasizes the critical role of the 2nd and 4th Marine Divisions in shaping the outcome of the war in this tumultuous theater.
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A Close Encounter, Richard Harwood
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- 2022
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- Title
- A Close Encounter
- Subtitle
- The Marine Landing on Tinian
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Richard Harwood
- Publisher
- Zinc Read
- Publisher
- 2022
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 88
- ISBN13
- 9789354780790
- Category
- Young Adult
- Description
- The book provides a detailed account of the U.S. Marines' pivotal battles during the Pacific War, highlighting significant locations such as Tinian, Saipan, and the Marshall Islands. It explores military strategies and equipment, including DUKWs and spider holes, while profiling key figures like Admiral Chester Nimitz and Major General Holland Smith. The narrative emphasizes the critical role of the 2nd and 4th Marine Divisions in shaping the outcome of the war in this tumultuous theater.