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History Hour

The Battle of Peleliu

2023-09-15 13:30:00 2023-09-15 15:00:00 America/New_York History Hour History Hour is a series of presentations which covers manifold events in numerous eras. Homosassa Public Library - Community Room

Friday, September 15
1:30pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-09-15 13:30:00 2023-09-15 15:00:00 America/New_York History Hour History Hour is a series of presentations which covers manifold events in numerous eras. Homosassa Public Library - Community Room

Homosassa Public Library

Community Room

History Hour is a series of presentations which covers manifold events in numerous eras.

By September 1944, the juggernaut of U.S. military might had punctured the inner defense ring of the Japanese Pacific Empire and brought U.S. forces closer to the liberation of the Philippines. American planners targeted two islands in the Palau Island group – one of which was Peleliu – in an effort to secure MacArthur’s flank for his long-anticipated return to the Philippines. What ensued was a prolonged and bloody campaign that utterly ravaged the First Marine Division and bloodied the 81st Army Infantry Division.

Partake in a presentation of the Battle of Peleliu, its participants, and its legacy and controversy. The presentation will feature authentic uniforms, equipment and gear from the time period.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History & Travel |

TAGS: | Event |

Homosassa Public Library

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