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Utmost Savagery
The Three Days of Tarawa
by Joseph H., Col Alexander
ISBN: 1557500312
ISBN-13: 9781557500311
Format: Hardcover
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Summary
The battle of Tarawa in November 1943 lasted for three days and left 6,000 men dead in the space of several acres. It was the first test of the U.S. Navy's amphibious assault doctrine against a heavily fortified objective.
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"Colonel Alexander has caught the truth...I have never read a description of combat as honest and as frightful as this hand-to-hand explosion on Tarawa." -- Eddie Albert
"Joe Alexander not only has skillfully presented the American material, much of it fresh, he also has tapped into Japanese sources never before explored to add a whole new dimension to our understanding. Utmost Savagery is without a doubt the best narrative of the struggle ever produced." -- Richard B. Frank
Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Naval Inst Pr
Published date: 1995
Size: 6 x 9.5 inches
Weight: 1.55 pounds
Pages: 304
Publisher's Notes
The Bloody Conquest of Tarawa in November 1943 by the newly created Central Pacific Force was the first trial-by-fire of America's fledgling amphibious assault doctrine against a heavily fortified objective. Described by one of the survivors as "a time of utmost savagery", the incredibly violent battle lasted for three days and left 6,000 men dead in an area no bigger than the ground occupied by the Pentagon and its parking lots. This fresh account of the harrowing clash by Col. Joseph Alexander reflects years of research into primary sources, new translations of Japanese documents, and interviews with survivors. A Marine combat veteran himself, Colonel Alexander presents a masterful overview of the brutal engagement and clarifies its significance. The book portrays the battle's full flavor: the decisions, miscalculations, extreme risks, lost opportunities, breakthroughs, and breakdowns. As the battle rages, much of the narrative comes from the troops themselves - Japanese and American - often fighting for the same miserable knob of sand and coral. The Battle of Tarawa was war at its worst and best, and Colonel Alexander's honest presentation of the events assures a balanced and complete understanding of this turning point in the Pacific campaign.
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UTMOST SAVAGERY: THE THREE DAYS OF TARAWA
Alexander, Joseph H
Annapolis: Naval Institute Press. Fine in Fine dj. 1995. 2nd printing. Hardback. Gray cloth hardback. xxii + 306 pp. B&W photos, maps. Notes, biblio, index. Acct of WWII battle in the South Pacific . ( more information) Offered by Wickham Books South (United States)
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Utmost Savagery: The Three Days of Tarawa
Joseph H. Alexander
US Naval Institute Press, 1995-09. Hardcover. Acceptable. FORMER PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK WITH TYPICAL LIBRARY MARKINGS, CARD POCKET AND MYLAR DUST JACKET COVER. Aside from that, solid binding, medium wear to covers and corners, minor marking to edge of page block, no highlighting, no underlining. ( more information) Offered by WoodTek Books (United States)
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Utmost Savagery The Three Days of Tarawa
Alexander, Joseph H
Annapolis, Maryland: Naval Institute Press. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1995. Book Club Edition. Hardcover. Very Good book in a like dustjacket. Blank bookplate on the front endpaper. ; 304 pages; Book Club Edition . ( more information) Offered by Pogo's Place (United States)
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Utmost Savagery: The Three Days of Tarawa
Joseph H. Alexander
US Naval Institute Press, 1995-09. Hardcover. Like New. LIKE NEW - Looks almost new, some light shelfwear. an owners name on inside page, otherwise very clean. Tight and solid. Hardback. 100% Money Back Guarantee on all Items. We ship DAILY with free delivery confirmation. Choose expedited for FAST delivery. We believe in providing accurate grading on used books and excellent customer service. Five Star Seller with thousands of satisfied customers... buy with confidence. ( more information) Offered by Chronicles Bookstore (United States)
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Utmost Savagery: The Three Days of Tarawa
Alexander, Joseph H., Col
Annapolis, Maryland, U.S.A.: Naval Inst Pr, 1995 VG/G. Very Good/Good. Illus. by SAKY. ( more information) Offered by MEADOR BOOKS (United States)
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Utmost Savagery: The Three Days of Tarawa
Alexander, Joseph H., Col
Annapolis, MD: Naval Institute Press, 1995. Annapolis, MD: Naval Institute Press, 1995, Hard Cover. Book Club Edition. 8vo - over 7 3/4 " - 9 3/4 " tall. 304pp., index, bibliography, notes, B&W photos & maps. Near Fine/Very Good. Black paper boards with gilt titles, a clean, tight and unmarked copy. Dust jacket with light edgewear, small tear at back base. A comprehensive account of the amphibious seizure of Tarawa by the Central Pacific Force in November 1943, a violent three-day fight that left 6,000 men dead, in an area no larger than the Pentagon and its parking lot. . Book Club (BCE/BOMC). Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information) Offered by The Bookpile (United States)
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Utmost Savagery: The Three Days of Tarawa
Alexander, Joseph H., Col
Annapolis, Maryland, U.S.A.: Naval Inst Pr, 1995. light chips to jacket. ISBN: 1557500312. Hard Cover. Very Good +/Very Good. ( more information) Offered by QUANTUM (Canada)
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UTMOST SAVAGERY The Three Days of Tarawa
Alexander, Col. Joseph H
Annapolis, MD: Naval Institute Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1995. Hardcover. 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 24689Qm . ( more information) Offered by Aunt Teek's Novel Shoppe (United States)
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UTMOST SAVAGERY: The Three Days of Tarawa
Alexander, Joseph H
Annapolis Maryland: Naval Institute Press, 1995. HARDCOVER in dust jacket. This is a clean, bright, snug ex-library book in fine condition aside from very minimal library marks. Appears un-read. Illustrated with maps and historic photographs. 304 pages.. ISBN: 1557500312. First Printing. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Central Pacific Force , War in the Pacific ,USMC , United States Marine Corps , Kiribati History Military World War II. ( more information) Offered by The Choir Loft (United States)
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Utmost Savagery: The Three Days of Tarawa (Qty: 2)
Alexander, Joseph H. Simmons, Edwin H
NAVY, 01-Aug-1995. Hardcover. NEW. Brand new item. Over 4 million customers served. Order now. Selling online since 1995. Few left in stock - order soon. Code: U20080930013008G ( more information) Offered by A1Books (United States)
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Utmost Savagery. the Three Days of Tarawa
Alexander, Joseph H
Annapolis: Naval Institute Press. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1995. Hardcover. 1557500312 . Xxii, 304, [3] pages, well illustrated, many maps, cloth, DJ, very good. From the dust jacket: ""This fresh account of the harrowing class by Col. Joseph Alexander reflects years of research into primary sources, new translations of Japanese documents, and interviews with survivors. " From Publishers Weekly: "Alexander, a retired Marine officer and established scholar, uses a broad spectrum of fresh Japanese and American sources to present a gripping narrative of one of the bloodiest battles of WWII in the Pacific theater. At Tarawa in the Kiribati (formerly Gilbert) islands, "uncommon valor was a common virtue" on both sides. But this account is more than battle history. Alexander interprets Tarawa as a military test bed, a validation of the concept of amphibious assault against defended positions. The Marines and the Navy made mistakes but learned from them. Without the experience gained at Tarawa, America's path across the central Pacific would have been longer and bloodier, according to the author. Tarawa was a psychological landmark as well. The savage, close-quarters fighting and high casualties helped solidify the grim determination in the U. S. To prevail over the Japanese. " ; 304 pages . ( more information) Offered by Military History Bookshop (United States)
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UTMOST SAVAGERY The Three Day Tarawa
Alexander, Joseph H
Annapolis, MD: Naval Institute Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Printing. Hardcover. 1557500312 . Photographs; . ( more information) Offered by Gravelly Run Antiquarians (United States)
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Utmost Savagery: The Three Days of Tarawa
Joseph H., Col. Alexander
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Utmost Savagery: The Three Days of Tarawa
Alexander, Joseph H
US Naval Institute Press. Hardcover. 1557500312 New with very slight shelf wear from time on shelf (like you'd see at a major chain). We ship daily, provide personalized customer service and want you to have a great experience purchasing from us. Thank you for your consideration. . New. ( more information) Offered by BennettBooksLtd (United States)
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Alexander, Joseph H
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