From the Introduction: Operations of the 81st Infantry "Wildcat" Division (Reinforced) in the Stalemate II operations in the Western Carolines have been divided into three general phases for the purpose of recording results, as follows: Phase I - Capture of Angaur, Phase II - Operations on Poleliu, Phase III - Seizure of Ulithi and other Islands. This report covers Phase I, the amphibious operation of landing on Angaur Island, Palau Group, Western Carolines, and the seizure, occupation, and initial development of that island.

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