Giangreco, D.M.

Hell to Pay: Operation DOWNFALL and the Invasion of Japan 1945-1947

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ISBN 13:
9781682476437
author:
Giangreco, D.M.
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Naval Institute Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2020
Pages:
584
Dimensions:
23.37 x 15.75 x 3.81 centimeters
Genre:
History, Military History, United States,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 15 working days
£19.83

Description

Operation Downfall and the Invasion of Japan 1945-1947 by D. M. Giangreco The Allied invasion of Japan, codenamed Operation Downfall, was a pivotal moment in World War II. Two years before the atomic attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, U.S. planners began work on this operation, which aimed to capture the Japanese home islands. D. M. Giangreco's comprehensive study of the plans and their implications offers a detailed and exhaustively researched examination of this critical period. Giangreco's research, spanning years and numerous archives, sheds new light on the controversy surrounding estimates of potential U.S. casualties and the Soviet Union's entry into the war. He also dispels myths surrounding Japan's intentions during the summer of 1945 and the exaggeration of casualty figures. By examining operational and tactical planning documents, postwar interrogations, and reports, Giangreco paints a vivid picture of the brutal and devastating conflict that awaited both invader and defender. This book provides a compelling and insightful look at the invasion of Japan, exploring the complex and often contradictory strategies employed by both sides.

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