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78/100Critics
17/100Scholars
Author:
Joseph Wheelan
Publisher:
Hachette Books
Date:
March 3, 2020
A military historian offers a play-by-play of one of the bloodiest battles of the second world war, contributing to the U.S. military's decision to drop the atomic bomb rather than invade the rest of Japan.
What The Reviewers Say
The author conveys how Japanese leaders hoped the resulting casualties would wear down U.S. troops and a war-weary American public, forcing the U.S. to negotiate rather than imposing unconditional surrender.
... a balanced and well-written account of not only the ground combat, but the offshore kamikaze campaign against the US Navy and the terrible toll on the island’s civilian population.
... a comprehensive overview of the Battle of Okinawa, released in time for its 75th anniversary.
The final campaign against Japan receives expert handling.
