02493cam a22003373u 4500 48936 UtSlPG 20260610134126.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 D731 Melson, Charles D., 1948- Up The Slot: Marines in the Central Solomons 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 2015-05-12 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) "Up The Slot: Marines in the Central Solomons" by Major Charles D. Melson is a historical account written in the late 20th century. The book focuses on the operations and experiences of U.S. Marine forces during World War II, specifically in the Central Solomons campaign against Japanese forces. It provides detailed insights into military strategies, troop movements, and the challenges faced during this critical juncture in the Pacific Theater. The opening of the account sets the stage for Operation Watchtower, introducing the broader context of the Solomons campaign and the Allied efforts to capture key locations such as the Munda airfield. Melson outlines the strategic importance of these operations and the preparations involved, detailing the composition of forces including various Marine and Army units. The challenges posed by the terrain, climate, and well-fortified Japanese defenses are emphasized, as well as the significance of air support and reconnaissance in shaping the early phases of the campaign. This section serves as a foundation for understanding the complex military operations undertaken by the Marines in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified United States. Marine Corps -- History -- World War, 1939-1945 World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Solomon Islands Marines in World War II, Commemorative Series https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48936 89774 89774