Strategic and Operational Importance of Peleliu During the Pacific War

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to explore and examine the. battle of Peleliu, Operation Stalemate II during the Pacific War. The primary concern is to answer the question; how important was the seizure of Peleliu and what were the operational impacts and benefits in doing so? Did seizing the island by US forces play a role in achieving the ultimate strategic goal of defeating the Japanese or was it a wasted cause with no operational significance? The paper will illustrate the geographic importance of Peleliu, key decisions, and decision makers during the campaign. The paper will also examine the strategic and operational setting at the time while evaluating the impact of those decisions made. The paper then provides a conclusion to the information presented.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 23, 2010
Accession Number
ADA600046

Entities

People

  • John L. Medeiros Jr

Organizations

  • Marine Corps University

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Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Power
  • Amphibious Operations
  • Bombing
  • Combat Operations
  • Far East
  • Geography
  • Islands
  • Landing Forces
  • Marine Corps
  • Military History
  • Military Organizations
  • New Guinea
  • New York
  • Second World War
  • Terrain
  • United States
  • Warfare

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  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies