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Victory at Peleliu: The 81st Infantry Division's Pacific Campaign by Bobby C. Blair

Upon the island being declared "secured" the 1st Marine turned over the operation to the 81st Infantry. It was the 81st who s While one may not take away from the history of the 1st Marine Division, and the honors it has been awarded.

What the two regiments learned on Angaur was combined arms- used engineers, armor, field artillery as well infantry to destroy the enemy; they carried over to secure Peleliu. In the end, the 81st Infantry has merited a Presidential Unit Citation for the units conduct in securing two islands. Oct 29, S rated it it was amazing.

Outstanding book that chronicles their activation in and subsequent battles on Anguar and Peleliu. The 81st Infantry Division suffered nearly 3, casualties during their tenure on the islands of Peleliu and Anguar. Jeff rated it it was ok Nov 27, Ross Mahoney rated it liked it Apr 24, John Budish rated it it was amazing Jun 09, Marybeth B Frost rated it really liked it Jul 06, Anthony rated it really liked it Jan 02, Beth Keohane rated it it was amazing Mar 29, Mara Cain rated it really liked it Aug 25, Gary webb rated it it was amazing Feb 25, Jeff Wasel rated it really liked it Oct 17, Dave Fouchey rated it really liked it May 22, Jerry rated it really liked it Apr 24, Sandra Vea rated it it was amazing Aug 10, Becky rated it really liked it Nov 14, Sidney marked it as to-read May 08, Robert Mccarthy marked it as to-read Aug 31, Ben added it Nov 25, Robert Brightwell marked it as to-read Apr 26, Jayson Mangefel marked it as to-read May 26, Kaye Hinckley marked it as to-read Jul 18, Amy marked it as to-read Sep 20, Angela Williams marked it as to-read Feb 04, Posted 05 July - OK, this is up on Google Books now.

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I've looked it over and found it to be well-written, and happened to find a hardcover copy for a halfway decent price. I haven't received it yet, but based upon the Google preview, I highly recommend this one.


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