Liberation: Marines in the Recapture of Guam

"Liberation: Marines in the Recapture of Guam" by Cyril J. O'Brien is a historical record that dives into the U.S. Marines' mission to reclaim Guam during World War II. The narrative describes the strategic importance of Guam with precise accounts of military plans, the hardships endured by the soldiers, and the first-hand experiences of the Marines involved. It starts with the intense bombardment that signaled the invasion, setting the stage for the landing on July 21, 1944, which sets the pace for the story to come. The author captures the feeling of the war zone through the eyes of the American Marines and the Japanese. The book creates a striking depiction of warfare and the execution of operation during this critical moment.