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Title: From Makin to Bougainville: Marine Raiders in the Pacific War

Series Title: Marines in World War II, Commemorative Series

Note: Reading ease score: 61.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Brian Coe, Charlie Howard, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
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Summary: "From Makin to Bougainville: Marine Raiders in the Pacific War" by Jon T. Hoffman is a historical account written in the early 21st century. The book details the formation, training, and operational experiences of the Marine Raider battalions during World War II. The narrative focuses on their strategic significance and challenges faced during specific campaigns in the Pacific Theater, emphasizing the blend of military innovation and individual courage that characterized these elite units. The opening of the book outlines the origins of the Marine Raiders, explaining how they were conceived in response to the need for specialized combat units capable of executing guerrilla tactics in the Pacific. It introduces key figures such as Lieutenant Colonel Merritt A. Edson and Brigadier General Evans F. Carlson, who played significant roles in shaping the raider concept. The text emphasizes the context of World War II, detailing political pressures and military evaluations that led to the creation of these battalions, highlighting their unique organization, training regimens, and the motivations behind their operations. This sets the stage for a detailed exploration of their combat missions and enduring legacy throughout the war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Hoffman, Jon T., 1955-

EBook No.: 48811

Published: Apr 27, 2015

Downloads: 105

Language: English

Subject: World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Pacific Area

Subject: United States. Marine Corps. Marine Raider Regiment, 1st -- History

Subject: World War, 1939-1945 -- Amphibious operations

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War II (1939-1945)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: From Makin to Bougainville: Marine Raiders in the Pacific War

Series Title: Marines in World War II, Commemorative Series

Note: Reading ease score: 61.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Brian Coe, Charlie Howard, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "From Makin to Bougainville: Marine Raiders in the Pacific War" by Jon T. Hoffman is a historical account written in the early 21st century. The book details the formation, training, and operational experiences of the Marine Raider battalions during World War II. The narrative focuses on their strategic significance and challenges faced during specific campaigns in the Pacific Theater, emphasizing the blend of military innovation and individual courage that characterized these elite units. The opening of the book outlines the origins of the Marine Raiders, explaining how they were conceived in response to the need for specialized combat units capable of executing guerrilla tactics in the Pacific. It introduces key figures such as Lieutenant Colonel Merritt A. Edson and Brigadier General Evans F. Carlson, who played significant roles in shaping the raider concept. The text emphasizes the context of World War II, detailing political pressures and military evaluations that led to the creation of these battalions, highlighting their unique organization, training regimens, and the motivations behind their operations. This sets the stage for a detailed exploration of their combat missions and enduring legacy throughout the war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Hoffman, Jon T., 1955-

EBook No.: 48811

Published: Apr 27, 2015

Downloads: 105

Language: English

Subject: World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Pacific Area

Subject: United States. Marine Corps. Marine Raider Regiment, 1st -- History

Subject: World War, 1939-1945 -- Amphibious operations

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War II (1939-1945)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.