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On August 17-18, 1942, 211 men of the US Marine Corps' 2nd Raider Battalion conducted a daring amphibious raid on the Japanese-occupied Makin Island in the South Pacific. This book offers an account of the fateful Makin Raid that tells the whole story, from the plan's conception to its troubled execution and aftermath.

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The author brings an expert but sympathetic analysis to the event, showing the impact of indecision (and wrong decisions) by Car[l]son. [...] There is much here for the wargamer, ideally at say a 1:2 or 1:3 skirmish level [...] This is a good account of the confusion of combat and the critical need for firm leadership. Recommended. (Chris Jarvis, Miniature Wargames, June 2014)

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Introduction /Origins of the raid /The plan /The raid /Analysis /Further reading /Index

Carlsons Marine Raiders

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    A Paperback / softback by Gordon L. Rottman, Johnny Shumate, Mr Mark Stacey

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      Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 20/06/2014
      ISBN13: 9781472803276, 978-1472803276
      ISBN10: 1472803272

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      On August 17-18, 1942, 211 men of the US Marine Corps' 2nd Raider Battalion conducted a daring amphibious raid on the Japanese-occupied Makin Island in the South Pacific. This book offers an account of the fateful Makin Raid that tells the whole story, from the plan's conception to its troubled execution and aftermath.

      Trade Review
      The author brings an expert but sympathetic analysis to the event, showing the impact of indecision (and wrong decisions) by Car[l]son. [...] There is much here for the wargamer, ideally at say a 1:2 or 1:3 skirmish level [...] This is a good account of the confusion of combat and the critical need for firm leadership. Recommended. (Chris Jarvis, Miniature Wargames, June 2014)

      Table of Contents
      Introduction /Origins of the raid /The plan /The raid /Analysis /Further reading /Index

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