"This is an authorized facsimile made from a microfilm copy of the original book." Microfilmed 1973. Originally published as a book by Historical Branch, G-3 Division, Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps in 1966.

First book.Part I. Launching the Central Pacific offensive -- Early plans for a war with Japan -- The Central Pacific in global strategy -- The Central Pacific battleground -- Part II. The Gilberts Operation -- Preparing to take the offensive -- The assault on Betio -- Amphibious victory -- Completing the capture -- The importance of GALVANIC -- Part III. The Marshalls: quickening the pace -- FLINTLOCK plans and preparations - D-Day in the Marshalls -- FLINTLOCK: Completing the conquest -- The CATCHPOLE operation -- The fruits of victory -- Part IV. Saipan: the decisive battle -- Background to FORAGER -- American and Japanese preparations -- Saipan: the first day -- The conquest of Southern Saipan -- The fight for Central Saipan -- Northern Saipan: end of the campaign. Second book. Part V. Assault on Tinian -- The inevitable campaign -- J-Day and night -- Southward and Tinian -- The island secured -- Part VI. The return to Guam -- Preparing for Guam -- W-Day -- Consolidating the foothold -- \t Continuing the offensive -- Seizure of Northern Guam -- Finish in the Marianas.