Tragically, more than , Okinawa civilians perished while trapped between the armies. The brutal campaign persuaded US leaders to drop the atomic bomb instead of invading Japan. Utilizing accounts by US combatants and Japanese sources, author Joseph Wheelan endows this riveting story of the war's last great battle with a compelling human dimension. · A stirring narrative of World War II's final major battle—the Pacific war's largest, bloodiest, most savagely fought campaign—the last of its kind. On Easter Sunday, April 1, , more than , US troops began landing on the only Japanese home soil invaded during the Pacific war. Just miles from mainland Japan, Okinawa was to serve as a forward base for Japan's invasion in /5(6). 8 rows · · 0 Reviews. A stirring narrative of World War II's final major battle—the Pacific war's.
Bloody Okinawa: The Last Great Battle of World War II - Kindle edition by Wheelan, Joseph. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Bloody Okinawa: The Last Great Battle of World War II. In Bloody Okinawa Joseph Wheelan presents us with a rich narrative tapestry of the final great battle of World War II. To cite Wheelan himself, his book's 'scenes of nearly indescribable carnage' mixed with his insightful knowledge of military history are as breathtaking as they are unforgettable. Find many great new used options and get the best deals for Bloody Okinawa LIB/e: The Last Great Battle of World War II by Joseph Wheelan (, Compact Disc, Unabridged edition) at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!
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