02648cam a22003493u 4500 48811 UtSlPG 20260610134125.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 D731 Hoffman, Jon T., 1955- From Makin to Bougainville: Marine Raiders in the Pacific War Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Marines in World War II, Commemorative Series Release date is 2015-04-27 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) "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.) Original publication data not identified World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Pacific Area United States. Marine Corps. Marine Raider Regiment, 1st -- History World War, 1939-1945 -- Amphibious operations Marines in World War II, Commemorative Series https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48811 89649 89649