A close encounter : the marine landing on Tinian (1994)

by Richard Harwood

Series: Marines in World War II Commemorative Series

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The historic battles of the Marines in the Pacific War are recounted in this U.S. Marines history book. Some of the subjects covered include: Tinian, Saipan, the Marshall Islands, Marianas Islands, DUKWs, spider holes, Kwajalein, Eniwetok, 2nd Marine Division, Admiral Chester Nimitz, Major General Holland Smith, 4th Marine Division.… (more)

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1994

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Tinian

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World War II (1939 | 1945)

World War II, Pacific Theater (1941-12-07 | 1945-09-02)

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Three weeks into the battle for Saipan, there was no doubt about the outcome and V Amphibious Corps (VAC) commanders began turning their attention to the next objective -- the island of Tinian, clearly visible three miles off Saipan's southwest coast.

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The historic battles of the Marines in the Pacific War are recounted in this U.S. Marines history book. Some of the subjects covered include: Tinian, Saipan, the Marshall Islands, Marianas Islands, DUKWs, spider holes, Kwajalein, Eniwetok, 2nd Marine Division, Admiral Chester Nimitz, Major General Holland Smith, 4th Marine Division.

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