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September 02, 2020

Unnecessary, Forgotten, but Important: The Battle of Peleliu

23 minutes

This is my first solo podcast, and in it I gave a big-picture summary of the context around the battle, which began in September 1944, and talked some about the battle itself and why it does not deserve its status as one of the forgotten battles of World War 2. I recommend the following readings and resources if you're interested in learning more:

Books:

Last Man Standing: The 1st Marine Regiment on Peleliu, September 15-21, 1944, Dick Camp - written by a Marine turned author based on interviews and research

Cowboy Down: A WWII Marine Fighter Pilot's Story, Glenn "Bud" Daniel - a firsthand account of the battle

With the Old Breed: At Peleliu and Okinawa, E.B. Sledge, a firsthand account by a Marine who later went on to become a college professor

Brotherhood of Heroes: The Marines at Peleliu 1944 - The Bloodiest Battle of the Pacific War, Bill Sloan - a comprehensive, well-written secondary history and analysis

Websites:

Storming the Point at Peleliu, Dick Camp

Images from the Battle

Current Tourism Site for Peleliu, emphasizing the battle

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By Jeremy Gypton