United States
Commander: Roy S. Geiger Size of Force: 36,000 3rd Marine Division 1st Provisional Marine Brigade American Forces 77th Provisional Marine Brigade Amount of Casualties: 3,000 killed 7,122 |
Japan
Commanders: Takeshi Takashima Hideyoshi Obata Size of Force: 18,500 Amount of Casualties: 18,000 or more 485 POW's |
Duration of Battle: July 21 - August 10, 1944; 21 Days
Armaments Used: Artillery and Guns
Machinery Used: Amphibious Vehicles, Ships, and Planes