"This is the story of the fighting in the South and Southwest Pacific from the black days when we were beaten in the Philippines to the day when American forces came back in triumph." -- From Goodreads.com.

Map on lining papers. The racial slur in the contents note is transcribed from the work. Wartime works reflect social prejudices of the time. Users should be aware that these slurs may be found throughout the work.

Foreword -- The high road to victory -- The nature of the enemy -- Toward the Marianas -- The invasion of Saipan -- The price goes up -- Midway on Saipan -- The semi-finals -- Battle's end banzai -- We leave for two -- Beachhead in hell -- Japs are hard to budge -- The ravines of Iwo -- Division hospital -- The top brass -- The amphibious brass -- On to Okinawa -- The unbelievable landing -- Appendix.