Following the capture of Tarawa in November 1943 during World War II (1939-1945); American eyes turned to the Marshall Islands. These were the next vital stepping-stone across the Pacific towards Japan; and would bring the islands of Guam and Saipan within the reach of US forces. In their first amphibious attack; the new 4th Marine Division landed on Roi and Namur islands on 1 February 1944; while US 7th Division landed on Kwajalein. At the time this was the longest shore-to-shore amphibious assault in history. The lessons of the bloody fighting on Tarawa had been well learned and the successful attack on the Marshalls set the pattern for future amphibious operations in the Pacific War.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Billy Kennedy has written 4 books about the Scots-Irish.By sako96Billy Kennedy has written 4 books about the Scots-Irish. I have them all.Unfortunately the information is mostly redundant. They should have allbeen combined into one larger volume.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Four StarsBy Sandra E. BoydInteresting stories and info5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Disappointing in scope; but interesting read.By Patricia D. KirkwoodAs an experienced genealogist I was perhaps expecting a bit more on the serious side of research from this volume. It was an interesting read but left me wishing that it had been more inclusive and detailed.
