Toll, Ian W.
The Conquering Tide: War in the Pacific Islands, 1942-1944 (Pacific War Trilogy)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780393080643
- author:
- Toll, Ian W.
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- W. W. Norton & Company
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 656
- Dimensions:
- 16.3 x 4.6 x 24.4 cm
- Genre:
- History, Countries & Regions, Asia,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Conquering Tide: A Masterful History of the Pacific War The Pacific War was a pivotal moment in world history, marked by a series of brutal and complex battles that ultimately led to Japan's defeat. This book, the second installment of the Pacific War Trilogy, tells the story of the war's most critical period, from mid-1942 to mid-1944, when the Allies launched a series of counteroffensives that pushed the Japanese Pacific empire back, island by island. Ian W. Toll masterfully weaves together the stories of the war's key events, from the air and sea battles to the jungle campaigns, and the struggles of the Allied forces to mobilize production and outmaneuver their enemies. Through a rich tapestry of firsthand accounts, including letters, diaries, and memoirs, Toll brings the war to life, revealing the politics, strategy, and human drama that shaped the conflict. A brilliant and meticulously researched history, The Conquering Tide is a gripping and insightful account of one of the most significant conflicts of the 20th century.
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