The fight for Saipan, Tinian, and Guam, including an account of Marine and Navy participation.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 459-464) and index.

Background of strategy -- The Marianas -- Saipan -- Planning the invasion -- The enemy -- Invasion -- Capture of Aslito Airfield -- Supporting arms and operations -- The capture of Nafutan Point -- The fight for Central Saipan, I -- Smith versus Smith -- The fight for Central Saipan, II -- The capture of Northern Saipan -- Tinian -- American and Japanese plans -- Invasion and capture -- Guam -- Plans and preparations -- The enemy -- The fight for the beachhead -- The assault completed: 25-30 July -- Pursuit to the North -- Guam secured -- Conclusion: Fruits of victory.