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100 1 $aPrefer, Nathan.
245 14 $aThe battle for Tinian :$bvital stepping stone in America's war against Japan /$cNathan N. Prefer.
260 $aHavertown, PA :$bCasemate Publishers and Book Distributors,$c2012.
300 $a238 p. :$bill, maps ;$c24 cm.
504 $aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
505 0 $aTinian: 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.
650 0 $aWorld War, 1939-1945$xCampaigns$zNorthern Mariana Islands$zTinian.
651 0 $aTinian (Northern Mariana Islands)$xHistory, Military.
651 0 $aJapan$xHistory$yAllied occupation, 1945-1952.
610 10 $aUnited States.$bMarine Corps$xHistory$y20th century.
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655 7 $aMilitary history.$2fast
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