Breaching the Marianas: The Battle for Saipan

"Breaching the Marianas: The Battle for Saipan" by John C. Chapin is a historical narration of the brutal battle for Saipan during World War II. The story pulls you onto the shores of the Pacific, where brave American Marines face a wall of Japanese resistance on D-Day, June 15, 1944; amid the booming chaos and deadly artillery, the detailed account showcases both the grand strategy of the military leaders matched against the first hand, personal struggles each soldier. The story sets the scene for readers to witness the soldiers' strength and resolve in the face of brutal warfare.