Hastings, Max
Nemesis: The Battle for Japan, 1944--45
- ISBN 13:
- 9780007219810
- author:
- Hastings, Max
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- William Collins
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 704
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 4 centimetres (0.5
- Genre:
- Asian / Middle Eastern history: Second World War
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Battle for Japan, 1944-45 The final stages of World War II saw a vast and complex series of military operations unfold across the Far East and the Pacific. Max Hastings' gripping account explores the strategic objectives of the USA, Japan, and Britain, as well as the personal experiences of the airmen, sailors, and soldiers who fought in this pivotal conflict. The story encompasses a range of significant events, from the great naval battle of Leyte Gulf to the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and the kamikaze pilots of Japan. Hastings also delves into the under-reported war in China, the re-conquest of Burma, and the Marines' battles on Iwojima and Okinawa. A comprehensive and engaging narrative that sheds light on one of the most significant chapters of the war. Through Hastings' meticulous research and engaging storytelling, this book provides a detailed and nuanced exploration of the Battle for Japan, 1944-45.
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