Includes bibliographical references (page 94) and index.
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Introduction (Origins of the campaign ; Mariana [Marianas] Islands) -- Chronology -- The fall of Guam, December 1941 -- The recapture and occupation of Guam, 1944.
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Opposing plans (The American plabn ; Operation Forager ; The Japanese defence plan) -- Opposing commanders (American commanders ; Japanese commanders) -- Opposing forces (U.S. forces ; Joint Expeditionary Force ; Japanese forces ; Southern Marianas Army Group)
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The Guam assault (W-Day ; Expanding the beachhead ; The drive north ; The final push) -- Aftermath -- Orders of battle ; The battlefield today.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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This volume covers the Japanese seizure of the island of Guam in December 1941 and its American recapture by amphibious assault in July-August 1944. In December 1941 over 5,000 Japanese troops landed on the island and the defending forces surrendered afte.