02526cam a22003373u 4500 48836 UtSlPG 20260610134125.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 D731 Alexander, Joseph H., 1938-2014 Across the Reef: The Marine Assault of Tarawa 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 2015-04-30 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/American Libraries.) "Across the Reef: The Marine Assault of Tarawa" by Joseph H. Alexander is a historical account written in the early 21st century. The book examines the brutal and significant battle of Tarawa, which was part of the Pacific Campaign during World War II. It provides an in-depth look at the planning and execution of the Marine Corps assault on the heavily fortified Betio Island, detailing the military strategies, challenges, and key figures involved in this pivotal operation. The opening of the book sets the stage for the impending assault, introducing key military leaders such as Vice Admiral Raymond A. Spruance and Major General Julian C. Smith. The narrative reveals the intense preparations leading up to the assault, outlining the terrain's challenges and the formidable Japanese defenses established by Admiral Tomanari Saichiro. Alexander highlights the urgency and gravity of the impending attack, foreshadowing the heavy casualties and fierce combat that would soon unfold as U.S. Marines prepared to storm the beaches against daunting odds. This detailed introduction effectively immerses the reader in the historical context and sets a tone of impending conflict and valor. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified United States. Marine Corps -- History -- World War, 1939-1945 Tarawa, Battle of, Kiribati, 1943 Marines in World War II, Commemorative Series https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48836 89674 89674