"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 1968.

First book.Part I. Prologue to the end -- Strategic background -- The Japanese situation -- Marine Corps order of battle -- Part II. Okinawa -- The target and the enemy -- Project ICEBERG -- Assault preparations -- The first days ashore -- Phase I continued -- The defense stiffens -- Forging ahead -- Reduction of the Shuri Bastion -- Breakout to the South -- Battle’s end -- ICEBERG dissolves -- Part III. The end of the war -- Future operations -- The closing days -- Return to the islands. Second book. Part IV. Occupation of Japan -- Initial planning and operations -- Kyushu deployment to December 1945 -- Last months in Japan -- Part V. North China Marines -- Background for military assistance -- Ashore in North China -- an extended stay -- Abortive peace mission -- Withdrawal of the 1st Marine Division -- Withdrawal -- Part VI. Conclusion -- Amphibious doctrine in World War II -- A final accounting.