TY  - BOOK
AU  - Harwood,Richard
TI  - A Close Encounter: The Marine Landing on Tinian
T2  - Marines in World War II, Commemorative Series
AV  - D731 
PY  - 2015///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - United States. Marine Corps -- History -- World War, 1939-1945
KW  - World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Northern Mariana Islands -- Tinian
KW  - Tinian (Northern Mariana Islands) -- History, Military
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N2  - "A Close Encounter: The Marine Landing on Tinian" by Richard Harwood is a historical account written in the late 20th century. This work meticulously details the military strategies and events surrounding the U.S. Marine Corps' landing on Tinian during World War II, particularly focusing on the preparations and the landing operation itself. It explores the challenges faced by the Marines as they planned their assault on the heavily fortified Japanese-held island, emphasizing the strategic decisions made by commanders in the reflective context of previous battles like Saipan.  At the start of the account, the groundwork for the Marine landing on Tinian is laid out, detailing the strategic significance of the island three miles from Saipan. The narrative introduces key figures, including Vice Admiral Richmond K. Turner and Captain James L. Jones, who play pivotal roles in the decision-making process for the landing. As preparations unfold, reconnaissance operations are discussed, revealing the hesitance regarding landing sites that were critical to the success of the operation. Various military units are introduced, illustrating their previous experiences and readiness for the upcoming assault. The initial observations from patrols are documented, painting a picture of a complicated and dangerous battlefield, setting the stage for the eventual confrontation as the decisive date for the landing approaches. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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ER  -