Contains 86 photos and 42 maps and charts. The story of part played by the United States Marines in the largest amphibious assault of the entire Pacific War dur

[Includes 2 tables, 3 charts, 21 maps and 88 illustrations] On 3 October 1944 American forces in the Pacific Ocean Areas received a directive to seize positions

This story follows the United States Marine Corps, with support from the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy, during the battle for Okinawa during World War Two.