Cape Gloucester: The Green Inferno by Bernard C. Nalty
"Cape Gloucester: The Green Inferno" by Bernard C. Nalty is a historical account written in the late 20th century. The work narrates the experiences of the 1st Marine Division during its campaign at Cape Gloucester in New Britain during World War II. Through vivid descriptions and detailed recounting of events, the book illustrates the harsh conditions and intense battles faced by the Marines as they sought to capture strategic airfields from Japaneseforces. At the start of the narrative, readers are thrust into the early morning of December 26, 1943, as Marines prepared for the day’s assault on the Yellow Beaches. With the support of naval gunfire and airstrikes, the ground forces land amidst heavy artillery, aiming to establish a beachhead and secure the airfields pivotal for further operations. The opening pages detail the intense bombardment, the arrival of different battalions, and the chaotic environment of combat, including the challenging terrain and weather conditions that the Marines had to navigate. As skirmishes with the enemy troops begin, the text sets the stage for a brutal and fierce struggle against nature and enemy fire, highlighting the courage and resilience of the soldiers involved. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Nalty, Bernard C., 1931-2015 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 95215977 |
| Title | Cape Gloucester: The Green Inferno |
| Series Title | Marines in World War II, Commemorative Series |
| Note | Reading ease score: 55.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Brian Coe, Ernest Schaal, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D731: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War II (1939-1945) |
| Subject | World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Pacific Area |
| Subject | United States. Marine Corps -- History -- World War, 1939-1945 |
| Subject | World War, 1939-1945 -- Naval operations, American |
| Subject | New Britain Island (Papua New Guinea) -- History |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 48714 |
| Release Date | Apr 15, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 167 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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