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100 1 _aChapin, John C.
_q(John Carsten),
_d1920-2008
245 1 0 _aBreaching the Marianas: The Battle for Saipan
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aMarines in World War II, Commemorative Series
500 _aRelease date is 2015-05-08
508 _aProduced 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.)
520 _a"Breaching the Marianas: The Battle for Saipan" by Captain John C. Chapin is a historical account likely written in the late 20th century. The work chronicles the pivotal World War II battle for Saipan, detailing the strategies, key military figures, and firsthand experiences of those who fought on the front lines. This account seeks to provide a comprehensive understanding of a crucial moment in the Pacific theater, emphasizing the bravery and struggles faced by American forces. The opening of the narrative sets a grim tone, detailing the early hours of D-Day for the Marines as they begin their assault on Saipan on June 15, 1944. As the naval bombardment intensifies, troops are organized into waves to land on the beaches, facing immediate and fierce resistance from well-prepared Japanese forces. Chapin describes the chaos and horror that unfolds on the beach, as the Marines grapple with heavy artillery fire, confusion, and mounting casualties. The narrative not only highlights the intensity of the combat but also showcases personal experiences of soldiers, illustrating their resolve amidst the brutality of warfare, setting the stage for the arduous battle ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUnited States. Marine Corps -- History -- World War, 1939-1945
653 _aWorld War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Northern Mariana Islands -- Saipan
653 _aSaipan -- History, Military
830 0 _aMarines in World War II, Commemorative Series
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48899
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