New Guinea and the Marianas, March 1944-August 1944 (Historical past of US Naval Operations in World Warfare II)

Quantity 8 covers 5 of essentially the most eventful months of the Pacific struggle. From the top of the Marshall Islands marketing campaign to the restoration of Guam, Morison writer the actions of the whole Pacific Fleet. Explicit emphasis is given to the best provider motion of all time, the battle of the Philippine Sea, a naval motion equal to Halfway in tactical curiosity which was decisive within the consequence of the struggle. He additionally covers the bitterly contested Marianas Operation, giving credit score to the pliability and fortitude of U.S. forces.