Marines In World War II - The Marshalls: Increasing The Tempo [Illustrated Edition]

This book tells the story of the Marines spearheading the thrust through the Japanese outer ring of defences and recounts the brutal and important island-hopping Pacific campaign at its most gripping following the bloodbath at Tarawa.
Contains 97 photos and 16 maps and charts.
“As 1943 drew to a close, Marines had retaken Tarawa and portions of the Solomons from the Japanese invader, but the formida...