I need info on "The Battle of Guam"

Hi,
I'm doing research for a screen play I'm writing. I need some info on the Battle of Guam. I'd greatly appreciate any assistance.
I have used google and still can't find some crucial info.

I need to know the number of US ships surrounding Guam the day before The liberation of Guam began?

I need to know approximately how many naval based war planes where in action?

I need to know the name of a Battleship, a Carrier, and what main type of US fighters and Bombers where used?

Lastly I need to find the complete transcript for the announcement General Allen Turnage gave at 0600 on W-Day? I have pieces of it, but not the entire thing....

For those that have served our country, thank you. I can't begin to tell you how much I admire, respect, and appreciate you.
God Bless....

 

If you haven't already checked the wiki page at:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Guam_(1944)
has a list of references that may be of use.
Here's a list of ships
HyperWar: USMC Monograph--The Recapture of Guam

 

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