Lardas, Mark
Corregidor 1945: Repossessing the Rock (Campaign)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781472854698
- author:
- Lardas, Mark
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Osprey Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 24.8 x 18.4 x 2.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Military History, World War II,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
A detailed and fascinating exploration of the 1945 US combined land, naval and air operation to retake Corregidor and the other Japanese-held islands in Manila Bay is presented in this superbly illustrated work. The assault on Corregidor, which witnessed the most dangerous and risky parachute drop in airborne history, was part of a larger effort to recapture the islands defending Manila Bay: El Fraile/Fort Drum, Caballo, and Carabao. The book examines the ambitious US assault on Corregidor, where over 6,000 Japanese troops recently evacuated from Bataan faced determined American forces. The fighting was vicious and desperate, with the defenders seeking to prevent the island's liberation. This study provides a comprehensive look at the events leading up to the recapture of these strategic islands. With its focus on the military operation and the human experience, this book offers a unique perspective on one of the most significant events in World War II history.
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