This report includes a description of the major features of the operations of Task Force 51, which was the Joint Expeditionary Force assigned the task of capturing the Marshall Islands, and the details of the operations of Task Force 52 (Southern Attack Force). Enclosures: narrative of the operation (with code name chart); intelligence report; resume of troop landings and shore operations; operation of control, beach, and shore parties; naval and air bombardment and beach demolitions; copy of report of commander support aircraft; communications; employment of LVTs and DUKWs by Seventh Infantry Division; medical report; ship loadings for Flintlock operations, and important recommendations.

N7085-A Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.