Breaking the Outer Ring: Marine Landings in the Marshall Islands by John C. Chapin

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Author Chapin, John C.
Title Breaking the Outer Ring: Marine Landings in the Marshall Islands
Series Title Marines in World War II, Commemorative Series
Note Reading ease score: 60.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "Breaking the Outer Ring: Marine Landings in the Marshall Islands" by John C. Chapin is a historical account focused on the military operations of the United States Marine Corps during World War II, written in the mid-1990s as part of the "Marines in World War II Commemorative Series." The book explores the strategic significance and the detailed planning and execution of the assaults on the Marshall Islands, particularly highlighting key areas like Roi-Namur and Kwajalein Atolls, and is likely intended for readers interested in military history and World War II. In this engaging and informative narrative, Chapin delves into the preparations and challenges faced by the Marines and Army forces as they launched a series of amphibious assaults against well-fortified Japanese positions in the Marshall Islands. The text combines firsthand accounts from participants with strategic analysis, offering insights into the brutal realities of combat, including the tactics employed against entrenched enemy forces, like spider holes and concrete bunkers. The author emphasizes the importance of pre-battle bombardment and inter-service cooperation, leading to significant victories that not only secured the Marshall Islands but also paved the way for further operations in the Pacific Campaign, showcasing the courage and determination of the Marines involved. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class D731: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War II (1939-1945)
Subject United States. Marine Corps -- History -- World War, 1939-1945
Subject World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Marshall Islands
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EBook-No. 48898
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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