Okinawa was the last campaign of World War II. In the Pacific, it was a bloody affair that convinced the United States that an invasion of Japan would prove so costly that deployment of atomic weapons was a sensible alternative. The US amphibious landings on Okinawa took place on Sunday, April 1, 1945 and the American's fought the Imperial Japanese Army in a fierce ground campaign until late June. Control of Okinawa was not easy as the Japanese were well dug in. Vigorous attacks by U.S. soldiers and marines, many using flame-thrower tanks cut through Japanese positions and eventually took charge of the island. At sea the Allied fleet battled the fanatical and dreaded kamikaze's who pressed their luck, sinking and damaged many American warships. By the time the fighting ended, US casualties of all kinds exceeded 70,000. In "Okinawa 1945" the author takes you back to this Pacific Island and through words, photographs and maps you'll learn how this battle was won. Photos from both sides of the conflict, including; land, air and sea.
New Hardback edition with dust jacket. This book is 10 by 8 inches. An excellent "coffee table" book. 160 pages, a whopping 138 black and white photos, printed on top-quality glossy paper stock. A six page appendix and an index.
Just $19.95
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by Dr. T. M. Huber
New Hardback edition with dust jacket (10 by 8 inches)
160 pages, 138 B/W photographs, 19 map and 3 diagrams
New $19.99
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