"Bloody Beaches: Marines on Peleliu" - This book by Gordon D. Gale tells the story of one of the fiercest battles of the Pacific Theater of World War II - the Battle of Peleliu Island. The author examines in detail the preparation for the operation, the battles themselves and their consequences for military personnel, as well as contradictions and mistakes in the allies' strategy. With the help of impressive testimonies of veterans and analysis of archival materials, the book "Bloody Beaches: Marines on Peleliu" recreates the terrible reality of war and reflects the heroism and sacrifice of American Marines in the fight for every inch of island land.