Peleliu 1944: The forgotten corner of hell (Campaign, 110)

Peleliu 1944: The forgotten corner of hell (Campaign, 110)

Osprey's examination of one of the bloodiest conflicts between the United States and Japan during World War II (1939-1945). Equalling Tarawa, Iwo Jima and Okinawa in scale and ferocity, the battle for Peleliu has long been regarded as the Pacific War's â€œforgotten battleâ€, and perhaps one that should never have been fought. A massive carrier-based attack some weeks before the invasion destroyed all aircraft and shipping in the area and virtually isolated the Japanese garrison. 1st Marine Division commander, General Rupertus, made extravagant claims that the capture of Peleliu would â€œonly take three days â€“ maybe two.â€ But the Japanese fought a bloody battle of attrition from prepared positions and in a struggle of unprecedented savagery a whole Marine Division was bled white.
Country USA
Brand Osprey Publishing
Manufacturer Osprey Publishing
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 11 colour & 75 b&w illustrations, index
ReleaseDate 2002-11-13
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781841765129

Country	USA
Brand	Osprey Publishing
Manufacturer	Osprey Publishing
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	11 colour & 75 b&w illustrations, index
ReleaseDate	2002-11-13
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781841765129

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