A Close Encounter: The Marine Landing on TinianThe Landing Force: Who, Where, WhenSidebar: Selection of White BeachSidebar: General Clifton B. Cates, USMCJig Day: Feint and LandingSidebar: Napalm: Something New in the ArsenalThe LandingSidebar: Tinian Defense ForcesCounterattackSidebar: Preparatory StrikesSidebar: Aerial Reconnaissance and PhotographyThe Drive SouthFinal DaysSidebar: Medal of Honor RecipientsAftermathSourcesAbout the AuthorErrataAbout the SeriesTranscriber’s Notes
A Close Encounter: The Marine Landing on TinianThe Landing Force: Who, Where, WhenSidebar: Selection of White BeachSidebar: General Clifton B. Cates, USMCJig Day: Feint and LandingSidebar: Napalm: Something New in the ArsenalThe LandingSidebar: Tinian Defense ForcesCounterattackSidebar: Preparatory StrikesSidebar: Aerial Reconnaissance and PhotographyThe Drive SouthFinal DaysSidebar: Medal of Honor RecipientsAftermathSourcesAbout the AuthorErrataAbout the SeriesTranscriber’s Notes
Marines inWorld War IICommemorative Series
By Richard Harwood
Following the assault waves, 4th Division Marines wade ashore at Tinian from Coast Guard landing craft against no opposition on the beaches.
Following the assault waves, 4th Division Marines wade ashore at Tinian from Coast Guard landing craft against no opposition on the beaches.
Amphibian tractors and Higgins boats (LCVPs, landing craft, vehicle and personnel) leave wakes as they land Marines on White Beach 2 and return to assault shipping off shore to load more troops and supplies.Department of Defense Photo (USMC) 87085
Amphibian tractors and Higgins boats (LCVPs, landing craft, vehicle and personnel) leave wakes as they land Marines on White Beach 2 and return to assault shipping off shore to load more troops and supplies.Department of Defense Photo (USMC) 87085