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Peleliu 1944: the Forgotten Corner of Hell

by Gerrard, Howard, Rottman, Gordon, Moran, Jim

fromCampaign, 110

0 Type: Book

Equalling Tarawa, Iwo Jima and Okinawa in scale and ferocity, the battle for Peleliu has long been regarded as the Pacific Wars "forgotten battle", and perhaps one that should never have been fought. A massive carrier-based attack some weeks before the invasion destroyed all air…

Peleliu 1944: the forgotten corner of hell

by Gerrard, Howard, Rottman, Gordon L., Moran, Jim

fromCampaign

0 Type: Book

"Equaling Tarawa and Okinawa in scale and ferocity, until recently the battle for Peleliu has been regarded as the Pacific War's "forgotten battle," and sadly one that should never have been fought. A massive carrier-based attack some weeks before the invasion destroyed all airc…