World War II Pacific

<p><em>"A brisk and compelling game changer for the historiography of the Pacific Theater in World War II." </em>– Reviewer</p><p> </p><p><strong>An enlightening glimpse into nine battles and campaigns during the Pacific War Allied offensive.</strong></p><p> </p><p>Each of these momentous operations were fascinating feats of strategy planning and bravery handing the Allies what would eventually become a victory over the Pacific Theater and an end to Imperialist Japanese expansion.</p><ul><li><strong>Operation Watchtower</strong> a riveting exploration of the spark that set off the Allied offensive in the Pacific islands detailing the grueling struggle for the island of Guadalcanal and its vital strategic position.</li><li><strong>Operation Galvanic</strong> an incredible account of the battle for the Tarawa Atoll and base that would give them a steppingstone into the heart of Japanese-controlled waters.</li><li><strong>Operation Backhander</strong> a gripping retelling of the war for Cape Gloucester New Guinea and the Bismarck Sea.</li><li><strong>Battle for Saipan</strong> Marines stormed the beaches with a goal of gaining a crucial air base from which the US could launch its new long-range B-29 bombers directly at Japan's home islands.</li><li><strong>Invasion of Tinian</strong> is the incredible account of the assault on Tinian. Located just under six miles southwest of Saipan. This was the first use of napalm and the shore to shore concept.</li><li><strong>Recapture of Guam</strong> a gripping narrative about the liberation of the Japanese-held island of Guam captured by the Japanese in 1941 during one of the first Pacific campaigns of the War.</li><li><strong>Operation Stalemate</strong> Marines landed on the island of Peleliu one of the Palau Islands in the Pacific as part of a larger operation to provide support for General MacArthur who was preparing to invade the Philippines.</li><li><strong>Operation Detachment</strong> the battle of Iwo Jima was a major offensive in World War II. The Marine invasion was tasked with the mission of capturing airfields on the island for use by P-51 fighters.</li><li><strong>Operation Iceberg</strong> the invasion and ultimate victory on Okinawa was the largest amphibious assault in the Pacific Theater. It was also one of the bloodiest battles in the Pacific lasting ninety-eight days.</li></ul><p>This gripping narrative sheds light on these often-overlooked facets of WWII providing students history fans and World War II buffs alike with a captivating breakdown of the history and combat that defined the ultimate victory of US forces in the Pacific.</p>