The Sixth Marine Division

"The Sixth Marine Division" by James R. Stockman is a historical narrative recounting the World War II journey of the Sixth Marine Division from its activation in 1944 to its combat deployment, primarily focusing on the intense Battle of Okinawa in 1945. The book meticulously chronicles the division's preparation, strategic operations including seizing land from the Japanese, and the command structures that guided them, as well as the personal experiences of the soldiers embroiled in fierce battles over crucial terrains like Mt. Yaetake and Sugar Loaf Hill. Highlighting the courage, difficulties, and sacrifices endured by the Marines, the account illustrates both the strategic importance of the division's missions and the grim realities of war, ultimately memorializing their contributions and valor in the Pacific theater.