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" The battle for Tinian : "
Nathan N. Prefer
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646489
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Prefer, Nathan
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The battle for Tinian : : vital stepping stone in America's war against Japan /\ Nathan N. Prefer
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| Publication Statement
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Havertown, PA :: Casemate Publishers and Book Distributors,, 2012
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238 p. :: ill, maps ;; 24 cm
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9781612000947
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: 1612000940
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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| Contents
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Tinian: the island -- The defenders: the Japanese Garrison on Tinian -- Why Tinian? -- The plan: 'Playing by ear" -- JIG Day, July 24th -- Japanese counterattack -- 25 July 1944: expanding the beachhead -- 26 July 1944: where are the Japanese" -- The Marines advance South -- Tinian town and beyond-- The bitter end -- Tinian to Nagasaki -- Conclusion: the importance of Tinian -- Appendix A. Leading personalities -- Appendix B. Order of battle - U.S. forces -- Appendix C. Order of battle - Japanese forces -- Appendix D. Distribution of casualties -- Appendix E. U.S. Marine Division, 1944 -- Appendix F. Medal of Honor citations -- Appendix G. Ship histories
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United States.-- History-- 20th century
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World War, 1939-1945-- Campaigns-- Northern Mariana Islands-- Tinian
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Tinian (Northern Mariana Islands), History, Military
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Japan, History, Allied occupation, 1945-1952
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