O'Brien, Cyril J. 1919-2011 creator text utu 2015 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Libération: Marines in the Recapture of Guam" by Cyril J. O’Brien is a historical account likely written in the late 20th century. The book details the operations of U.S. Marines during World War II, specifically focusing on the recapture of Guam, an essential strategic location in the Pacific. The narrative likely emphasizes the military strategies, challenges faced by the troops, and the experiences of the Marines involved. At the start of the book, the author sets the stage for the invasion of Guam, describing the initial bombardment that precedes the landing on July 21, 1944. Soldiers prepare for battle amidst a flurry of naval gunfire and aerial support, with a sense of urgency and apprehension palpable among the ranks. The opening chapters introduce key figures such as Major General Roy S. Geiger, and the intense atmosphere is encapsulated through the perspectives of both the American Marines and the defending Japanese forces, creating a vivid depiction of warfare's chaos and execution during this pivotal moment of the conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2015-05-27 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/American Libraries.) Original publication data not identified United States. Marine Corps -- History -- World War, 1939-1945 United States. Marine Corps. Marine Division, 3rd -- History World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Guam Guam -- History, Military D731 Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49056 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49056 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134128.0 49056