An edition of The Recapture Of Guam
(1954)
The Recapture Of Guam
by United States Marine Corps and Orlan Robert Lodge
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The Recapture Of Guam
1954, Historical Branch, G-3 Division, Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps
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Table of Contents
CONTENTS
Foreword V
Preface VI
Chapter I. Background I
The Big Picture, p. 1
Guam and the Guamanians, p. 3
The Japanese Were Ready, p. 9
Chapter Ii. Planning And Preparing 16
Joint Planning, p. 16
Logistics, p. 21
Intelligence. p. 23
Tactical Planning, p. 25
Training and Rehearsal, p. 26
Naval Lift, p. 28
Re-evaluation of the Situation, p. 31
Attack Preparations, p. 33
CHAPTER III. W-DAY TO LANDING OF THE RESERVE 37
Asan-Adelup Beachhead, p. 38
The Southern Assault, p. 47
Landing of the 305th RCT, p. 56
Trouble on the Left Flank, p. 58
Mt. Alifan Captured, p. 65
Floating Reserve Wades Ashore, p. 70
CHAPTER IV. DRIVE TO THE FBI. 74
Japanese Bid for Victory, p. 78
Battle for Orote: Marine Barracks, Guam Recaptured, p. 88
Ponte Plateau: Securing the FBL, p. 96
Reconnaissance Patrols to the South, p. 103
CHAPTER V. OTHER PARTS OF THE TEAM 106
Naval Gunfire Support, p. 106
Air Support, p. 108
Artillery in the Fight, p. 109
Engineer Operations, p. 111
Shore Party Activities, p. 113
War Dogs, Military Police, and Communications, p. 116
Medical Evacuation, p. 117
CHAPTER VI. INTO THE JUNGLE 120
Attack Preparations, p. 121
Agana and its Airfield, p. 123
"Water at Last" — Barrigada Village, p. 129
Fight for Finegayan, p. 137
77th's Prelude to Mt. Santa Rosa, p. 145
The Final Drive, p. 148
CHAPTER VII. THE FINISH IN THE MARIANAS 160
Island Command Takes Over, p. 160
Mopping-up Activities, p. 161
Marianas Campaign Summary, p. 165
APPENDICES 171
I. Bibliography, p. 171
II. Chronology, p. 175
III. Casualties, p. 178
IV. Command and Staff List of Major Units, p. 181
V. United Stales Ships Participating in the Guam Operation, p. 190
VI. Southern Troops and Landing Force, Order of Battle for Guam, p. 193
VII. Japanese Order of Battle on Guam, p. 196
VIII. Navy Unit Commendations. 198
Index 203
Edition Notes
Bibliography: p. 171-174.
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