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Henry I. Shaw, Jr. and Major Douglas T. Kane, USMC : Isolation of Rabaul: History of U.S. Marine Corps Operations in World War II (Volumne II)

Historical Branch, G-3 Division, Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps, 1963

4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. E1 - A hardcover book SIGNED by Henry I. Shaw, Jr. and Douglas T. Kane and inscribed to previous owner on the front free endpaper in good condition that has some bumped corners, wrinkling on the spine edges, some scattered patches scuffed/chipped, fading on the cover spine and front left and top, some scattered stains on the page edges and cover, lightly moisture soiled patches, folded maps 5 and 6 significantly wrinkled with a few tears and some darkened patches, light tanning and shelf wear with no dust jacket. All six(6) folded maps present at the back fixed endpaper. Isolation of Rabaul: History of U.S. Marine Corps Operations in World War II (Volumne II) 10"x7", 632 pages. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Rabaul is a town in Eastern New Britain, Papua New Guinea. Japanese forces landed on Rabaul on 23 February 1942, capturing it in February of that year. The former Australian territory was transformed into a major Japanese naval and air installation. The Japanese heavily relied on it, and used it as a launching point for Japanese reinforcements to New Guinea and Guadalcanal. Throughout the Solomons Campaign, neutralizing Rabaul became the primary objective of the Allied effort in the Solomons. After its capture by the South Sea Force in January 1942, Rabaul was developed into a major fleet base by the Japanese, eventually becoming the most heavily defended Japanese position in the South Pacific. Rabaul's strategic location, multiple airfields and large natural harbor made it the ideal staging base for ships, aircraft, troops and supplies during the New Guinea and Guadalcanal campaigns. The Japanese army dug many kilometers of tunnels as shelter from Allied air attacks. They also expanded the facilities by constructing army barracks and support structures. By 1943 there were about 110,000 Japanese troops based in Rabaul. After the Japanese lost their hold on Guadalcanal in early 1943, Allied forces began the push up the Solomon Islands towards Rabaul. Marine Raiders and United States Army troops landed in the Russell Islands shortly after, and an airbase was established there. US forces then pushed the Japanese out of the New Georgia island group in August 1943. Here, the Japanese command had invested men and supplies into building an airfield at Munda, all of which proved to be a waste. The United States Fifth Air Force aircraft made small attacks in October, and a major Allied air raid on Rabaul took place on 3 November. This raid destroyed 52 Japanese aircraft and five warships. Most of Japan's warships would then be withdrawn on 6 November. Starting on 1 November, US Marines began landing at Cape Torokina, on Bougainville, where several airfields were constructed by Allied forces. With the major Japanese possessions around Rabaul captured, Allied air forces could then begin the permanent neutralization of Rabaul. And as part of efforts to isolate the Rabaul base, US Army troops landed at Arawe on Western New Britain on 15 December, and the 1st Marine Division landed at Cape Gloucester on 26 December 1943.. Book Condition: Good. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: No Jacket

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