World War II is often viewed as a war where the Marines and Navy fought in the Pacific, while the Army handled the fighting in Europe and Africa. However, victory against Japan was won by the Army, Navy and Marines fighting together. This book details the struggles of combining the Marines and Army into an effective fighting force in the middle of a war.
Lacey accomplishes this feat by examining the famous invasions of Guadalcanal, Tarawa, the Marshalls, Saipan, and Okinawa. "Pacific Blitzkrieg" delves into the planning that led to the success of these invasions by a military of tremendous size.
America's most recent conflicts have required a great deal of working across branches, and this book provides an historical look of how this cooperation can lead to success.
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