Peleliu: The Bitterest Battle of the Corps

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1. Which Marine Division was given the task of seizing Peleliu from the Japanese? the 1st Marine Division the 3rd Marine Division the 2nd Marine Division the 4th Marine Division

2. Where is Peleliu located? in the Palau Islands in the Gilbert Islands in the Solomon Islands in the Marshall Islands

3. How many days did General Rupertus predict the battle would last? three days two weeks forty days one month

4. What was the name of the coral obstacle that needed to be taken on D-Day at Peleliu? The Point The Zone The Hill The Tip

5. What made the fight for Peleliu different from the other island engagements with the Japanese? they used US tactics they used Banzai Charges they did not waste manpower they used naval personel

6. The battle of Peleliu was tough. Besides the Japanese defenders, what was the biggest concern for the Marines? malaria ammo water the jungle

7. What natrual feature on Peleliu gave the Japanese defenders an advantage? the jungle steep glaciers the ruins the caves

8. What is the Umurbrogal Pocket better known as? The Meatgrinder The Hill Death Valley Bloody Nose Ridge

9. What did Chesty Puller's Marines think of him after the battle? they mourned his death that he was a legend that he was a glory hound they were indifferent

10. Why is the seizure of Peleliu considered controversial to this day? it cost the US Navy too many ships casualties were too high the island had no strategic value no one had ever heard of Peleliu