A study in amphibious warfare that describes how the imperfections of American amphibious doctrine, first revealed at Tarawa and Makin, were corrected in the highly successful landings on Kwajalein and Roi-Namur.

The decision to strike through the Central Pacific -- Selection of targets and tactical planning -- Preparing for the attack -- The enemy -- The landings on Makin -- Reduction of the West Tank Barrier -- Consolidating the beachhead -- Makin Taken -- The capture of Tarawa -- Strategic and tactical significance of the Gilberts Operations -- Tactical planning for the Marshalls -- Training, logistics, and preliminary operations -- Japanese defenses in the Marshalls -- The invasion of Southern Kwajalein -- Reduction of the main defenses of Kwajalein Island -- Kwajalein Island: the third day -- End of the battle for Southern Kwajalein -- The capture of Majuro and Roi-Namur -- The seizure of Eniwetok Atoll -- Consolidating the victory -- Tactical and strategic consequences of the Marshalls operation.