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The Marine Corps covered itself in glory in World War II with victories over the Japanese in hardfought battles such as Guadalcanal, Tarawa, and Iwo Jima. While these battles are well known, those who led the Marines into them have remained obscure until now.In Commanding the Pacific: Marine Corps Generals in World War II, Stephen R. Taaffe analyzes the fifteen highlevel Marine generals who led the Corps' six combat divisions and two corps in the conflict. He concludes that these leaders played an indispensable and unheralded role in organizing, training, and leading their men to victory.Taaffe insists there was nothing inevitable about the Marine Corps' success in World War II. The small prewar size of the Corps meant that its commandant had to draw his combat leaders from a small pool of officers who often lacked the education of their Army and Navy counterparts. Indeed, there were fewer than one hundred Marine officers with the necessary rank, background, character, and skills for its highlevel combat assignments. Moreover, the Army and Navy froze the Marines out of highlevel strategic decisions and frequently impinged on Marine prerogatives. There were no Marines in the Joint Chiefs of Staff or at the head of the Pacific War's geographic theaters, so the Marines usually had little influence over the island targets selected for them. In addition to bureaucratic obstacles, constricted geography and vicious Japanese opposition limited opportunities for Marine generals to earn the kind of renown that Army and Navy commanders achieved elsewhere. In most of its battles on small Pacific War islands, Marine generals had neither the option nor inclination to engage in sophisticated tactics, but they instead relied in direct frontal assaults that resulted in heavy casualties. Such losses against targets of often questionable strategic value sometimes called into question the Marine Corps' doctrine, mission, and the quality of its combat generals.Despite these difficulties, Marine combat commanders repeatedly overcame challenges and fulfilled their missions. Their ability to do so does credit to the Corps and demonstrates that these generals deserve more attention from historians than they have so far received.
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- Q: What is the title of the book? A: The title of the book is 'Commanding the Pacific: Marine Corps Generals in World War II'.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of the book is Stephen R. Taaffe.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: This book has two hundred forty-eight pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: What are the dimensions of the book? A: The book measures six point one inches in length, one inch in width, and nine point two one inches in height.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: This book belongs to the World War II genre.
- Q: What is the main focus of the book? A: The main focus of the book is on the Marine Corps generals who led during World War II.
- Q: Is this book suitable for history enthusiasts? A: Yes, this book is suitable for history enthusiasts, especially those interested in military history.
- Q: How does the author portray Marine Corps leaders? A: The author portrays Marine Corps leaders as indispensable and unheralded figures in World War II.
- Q: Can this book be read by beginners in military history? A: Yes, beginners in military history can read this book as it provides accessible insights.
- Q: What challenges did Marine generals face during the war? A: Marine generals faced challenges such as bureaucratic obstacles and limited strategic influence.
- Q: How were the Marine generals' tactics characterized? A: The Marine generals' tactics were characterized by direct frontal assaults despite heavy casualties.
- Q: What kind of research is presented in the book? A: The book presents detailed research on the roles and experiences of fifteen high-level Marine generals.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations or maps? A: No, the product description does not mention any illustrations or maps included in the book.
- Q: What is the significance of the Marine Corps' success in the war? A: The significance lies in the fact that the Marine Corps' success was not inevitable and required effective leadership.