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Strategically, none. Absolutely none. Zero, zip, zilch, nada, butkus.
The Americans did capture the island, so it changed hands. And thousands of Americans died to do it, and even more thousands of Japanese troops died, as they all had to be killed, because they would not surrender, no matter how hopeless their situation. But those are the entirety of the results.
The operation had been planned to provide flank security for the US invasion of the southern Philippines. However, carrier raids on the southern Philippines disclosed previously unsuspected Japanese weakness in the southern Philippines, and the decision was made to forget the invasion of the southern Philippines and to proceed directly to invading the northern Philippines, on Leyte and other islands.
But nobody saw fit to cancel an operation, undertaken solely and entirely to provide flank security for the main operation, which main operation was now canceled. There was absolutely NO REASON WHATSOEVER to proceed with the invasion of Peleliu. Any aircraft based on Peleliu did not have the range to reach the northern Philippines, even on a one-way suicide run. So the whole thing was utterly and completely pointless, and affected the ultimate outcome of the war in not the slightest degree, except to bring completely unnecessary grief to thousands of families whose loved ones found an early grave on Peleliu.
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What has the author Jim Moran written?
Jim Moran has written: 'Peleliu 1944' -- subject(s): Peleliu, Battle of, Palau, 1944 'Wake Island 1941' -- subject(s): Wake Island, Battle of, Wake Island, 1941
Did Americans win the battle of Peleliu?
Yes , US Marines fought a ferocious "Corkscrew and Blowtorch" battle , September-November 1944 , on the Pacific island of Peleliu against the Japanese defenders who were dug into caves . ~ See related link below .
When was Peleliu created?
Peleliu was created in 1944.
How many Japanese and Americans died in the battle of Peleliu?
Americans - 1,794 killed / Japanese - 10,695 killed .
Other battles than the battle of Okinawa?
Guadalcanal , Tarawa , Peleliu , Iwo Jima , Guam , Saipan ,
Who lead the Japanese troops at the battle of Peleliu?
Colonel Kunio Nakagawa. He made the plan that caused the heavy American casualties at Peleliu. After the Marines were about to kill the rest of the Japanese on the island, he committed ritual suicide. He was posthumously promoted to Lt.General.
What were some Famous island battles of World War 2?
The Battle of Iwo Jima The Battle of Okinawa The Battle of Saipan The Battle of the Philippines The Battle of Makin Atoll The Battle of Peleliu The Battle of Tawara The Attack on Pearl Harbor The Battle of Guadalcanal
What important battle happened on Peleliu Island in World War 2?
The 1st Marine Division landed upon Peleliu on Sept. 15, 1944. On Nov. 27, 1944 the USMC declared the island secured, at a cost of 1,252 Marines KIA, & another 5,274 Marines WIA. As to it being an important battle in WW 2, 1,252 mothers would agree........... Richard V. Horrell WW 2 Connections.com Peleliu's important battle was the Battle of Bloody Nose Ridge Peleliu was an island to the east of the Philippine Islands. It has been much debated as to whether the island needed to be secured or what the islands importance was to the overall battle plan. To protect the invasion of the P.I. from the aircraft at Peleliu, Admiral Nimitz wanted to secure the island. While others thought it unecessary. Regardless of the arguments, the Japanese were so well emplaced that we would have to secure the island eventually.
How old is the USS Peleliu?
The USS Peleliu Is 68 Years old(1942)
Are the battle of angaur and the battle of peleliu the same thing?
No, they are considered separate, but are both part of the same Operation Stalemate. The 1st Marine Division ("The Old Breed") invaded Peleliu beginning on 15 September 1944. Two days later, the US Army 81st Infantry Division ("Wildcat Division") invaded Angaur. Angaur had a much smaller garrison, and was secured within a few days. At the same time, the Marines on Peleliu were running into much heavier resistance than anticipated. Two regiments of the 81st were transferred to Peleliu to relieve the Marines and continue the battle. The third regiment of the 81st proceeded north to secure the atoll of Ulithi. Once Ulithi was secured, the remaining 81st ID troops returned to Peleliu to participate in mopping up operations.
What is the country code and area code of Peleliu Palau?
The country code and area code of Peleliu, Palau is 680, 345.
What are the ratings and certificates for The Pacific - 2010 Peleliu Airfield 1-6?
The Pacific - 2010 Peleliu Airfield 1-6 is rated/received certificates of: Netherlands:16
