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Hell in the Central Pacific 1944: The Palau Islands Kindle Edition

by Jon Diamond (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 22 ratings
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This WWII pictorial history covers a little-known but hard-fought Pacific War campaign with striking combat images and expertly researched text.

In September 1944, to prevent Japanese air interdiction against General MacArthur’s invasion of the Southern Philippines, the Americans attacked Peleliu and Angaur in the Palau group of the Western Caroline Islands. Admiral Halsey, commanding the US Third Fleet, feared the heavily defended Palaus would be costly for his III Amphibious Corps.

While Angaur fell in four days, the Japanese resisted tenaciously on Peleliu thanks to their underground fortifications on the Umurbrogel Ridge overlooking the airfield. It took more than two months of bitter fighting to take control of the Island—and the benefits of this costly victory were doubtful. But as Jon Diamond demonstrates in this fully illustrated volume, there is no denying the courage and determination shown by the attacking US forces.
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  1. Part of series
    Images of War
  2. Print length
    236 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Sticky notes
    On Kindle Scribe
  5. Publisher
    Pen & Sword Military
  6. Publication date
    August 30, 2020
  7. File size
    134103 KB
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Editorial Reviews

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"...provides a good look at the fighting in the Palau group and will certainly give readers a thorough understanding of the difficulties of war."
Naval Historical Foundation

"...depicts the U.S. campaign to invade and capture from the Japanese Palau's Peleliu and Anguar islands in September 1944."
Seapower

"...an excellent read and the sort of book that should inspire modelers as well. Well worth picking up."
ModelingMadness.Com

"The photos alone are worth the price of the book."
AMPS

"... the succinct overview of the campaign, notably the battle for Peleliu Island and its airfield, coupled with the usual bevy of interesting photos, offer a look into the effectiveness of Japanese defenders not making banzai charges."
Historical Miniatures Gaming Society

About the Author

Jon Diamond MD is a kidney specialist in the USA with a deep interest in the Second World War. He is a keen collector of photographs. His Stilwell and the Chindits, War in the South Pacific, Invasion of Sicily, Invasion of the Italian Mainland: Salerno to Gustav Line, 1943-1944, Onto Rome 1944; Anzio and Victory at Cassino and Beyond Rome to the Alps; Across the Arno and Gothic Line, 1944-1945 and Op Plunder The Rhine River Crossing are all published by Pen and Sword in the Images of War series.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09DVTPLSL
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pen & Sword Military (August 30, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 30, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 134103 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 236 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 22 ratings

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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
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IndianaHappyTraveler
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book of wartime photos!
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2023
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As I have had little information so far about the war in the Palau Islands, and this book seemed to fit the bill for an introduction to this front. It arrived in perfect condition. There is good information about each picture, just as I had hoped there would be. I look forward to sitting down to read it.
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Raggied Anne
4.0 out of 5 stars great book
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2022
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Once again I received a refund for an item I received. Really enjoying the book & getting it free is always great!!
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Empe
5.0 out of 5 stars Grande serie
Reviewed in Italy on October 15, 2021
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Volumi sintetici, riccamente illustrati che affrontano capitoli a volte di nicchia della storia militare moderna. Testi sintetici ma ben documentati, foto non sempre perfette, ma fatte spesso sul campo di battaglia da dilettanti con macchine tascabili. In formato kindle (specie in offerta) costano poco e si possono zoomare le foto su un tablet grande. Imperdibili per gli appassionati. Che altro ?
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