BITTER PELELIU: The Forgotten Struggle on the Pacific War's Worst Battlefield

In late 1944, as a precursor to the invasion of the Philippines, U.S. military analysts decided to seize the small island of Peleliu to ensure that the Japanese airfield there could not threaten the invasion forces. Reveals the full horror of this 74-day battle, a battle that due to the reduced media presence has never garnered the type of attention it deserves. 16 pages of photos.