MEMOIR 44 PACIFIC PELELIU LANDINGS VIVID PVC PREPRINTED OVERLORD BATTLE MAT

Description: EXTRA! NEW RELEASE, AVAILABLE IN CLASSIC PAPER, VIVID PVC, AND DELUXE VINYL MATERIALS. BEGINS SHIPPING FRIDAY, 2 AUGUST, 2024. PELELIU LANDINGS, PALAU ARCHIPELAGO, 1944 Overlord Scenario Collector's Scenario - UNIQUE OVERLORD BATTLEMAP PRINT Special Edition in both ENGLISH and FRENCH Reprinted on VIVID PVC, 100% WATERPROOF MAT Approximate Measurements: 70.5cm x 146.6cm 27.76" x 57.72" Preprinted on the Mat: PELELIU LANDINGS Overlord scenario in all its glory, along with the historical background, conditions of victory, and special rules, are preprinted on the mat, as is the custom with the Memoir '44 OVERLORD Battlemaps. VIVID PVCOld School, Memoir '44 look and feel, but 100% waterproof!Ships Rolled Inside a TubeThis map may be rolled or folded for transport and storage purposes.We Ship to Every Country Under the Sun! Historical Background The Peleliu landings were a significant military engagement during World War II, part of the larger Pacific campaign. Here are the key details:Overview:Location: Peleliu Island, part of the Palau archipelago in the western Pacific Ocean.Dates: The battle lasted from September 15 to November 27, 1944.Forces Involved: Primarily United States Marine Corps and Army troops against Japanese defenders.Objectives:Strategic Goal: The U.S. aimed to capture Peleliu to secure a base for supporting operations in the Philippines and to neutralize the Japanese airfield on the island.The Battle: Initial Landings:The 1st Marine Division landed on the southwestern beaches of Peleliu on September 15, 1944.The initial landings faced fierce resistance from well-entrenched Japanese forces. Terrain and Conditions:Peleliu's terrain, characterized by coral ridges and dense jungle, favored the defenders.The intense heat and lack of fresh water added to the difficulties faced by U.S. forces. Japanese Defense:The Japanese employed a strategy of defense-in-depth, with fortified positions and cave systems.Their goal was to inflict maximum casualties and delay the U.S. advance. Casualties and Duration:The battle was one of the most brutal in the Pacific theater, with high casualties on both sides.U.S. forces eventually secured the island after more than two months of intense fighting.Outcome:American Victory: Despite the high cost, the U.S. captured Peleliu.Strategic Impact: The airfield was secured, but the strategic value of Peleliu was later debated, as subsequent operations in the Philippines were carried out with limited reliance on the island.Legacy:The battle is often remembered for its ferocity and the heavy toll on American forces, particularly the 1st Marine Division. The stage is set, the battle lines are drawn, and you are in command. The rest is history.

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Location: PANAMA CITY

End Time: 2025-01-30T05:10:42.000Z

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