Carlson's Raid. This item is unavailable.
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Language: English
Published by Presidio Press, 2001
- Hardcover
- Used
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- Title
- Carlson's Raid
- Author
- George W. Smith
- Publisher
- Presidio Press
- Publication year
- 2001
- Condition
- Very Good
- Dust jacket
- No Jacket
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0891417443
- ISBN 13
- 9780891417446
- Item weight
- 1.16 pounds
The U.S. Marines' 1942 invasion of Makin is chronicled in full detail, from the role played by the president's son to the capture of Japanese documents to the aftermath of the battle.
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Synopsis
Describes the controversial assault of Mankin by "Carlson's Raiders," explaining that despite initial victory and hope, it intensified Japanese aggression and led to fortification of the Gilbert Islands.
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