02670cam a22003493u 4500 49032 UtSlPG 20260610134128.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 D731 Gayle, Gordon D. Bloody Beaches: The Marines at Peleliu 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 2015-05-23 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.) "Bloody Beaches: The Marines at Peleliu" by Brigadier General Gordon D. Gayle is a historical account written in the early 21st century. The book delves into the intense and brutal marine combat during the World War II battle for Peleliu, highlighting the experiences of the 1st Marine Division as they faced unexpected fierce Japanese resistance. It aims to provide readers insights into the tactical maneuvers, challenges, and sacrifices of the Marines during this strategically crucial yet often overlooked battle. The opening of the book sets the stage for the invasion of Peleliu on September 15, 1944, detailing the initial landings and the expectations set by U.S. military planners. As the Marines approach the beaches in their amphibious vehicles, they anticipate a swift victory, bolstered by a heavy pre-landing bombardment. However, they soon encounter well-fortified Japanese defenses that challenge their momentum and highlight the unexpected complexities of the terrain and enemy tactics. The narrative introduces key figures such as Major General William H. Rupertus, who oversees the assault, and Captain George P. Hunt, who leads a crucial platoon in the brutal beachhead fight, emphasizing the chaos and high casualties that marked the early hours of the battle. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified United States. Marine Corps -- History -- World War, 1939-1945 Peleliu, Battle of, Palau, 1944 World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Palau -- Peleliu Island Marines in World War II, Commemorative Series https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49032 89870 89870