The Battle for Okinawa

Critical acclaim for The Battle for Okinawa

""An indispensable account of the fighting and of Okinawa's role in the Japanese defense of the home islands."" --The Wall Street Journal

""A fascinating, highly intelligent glance behind the Japanese lines."" --Kirkus Reviews

""The most interesting of the 'last battle of the war' books."" --The Washington Post.

""A fascinating insider's view of the Japanese command."" --Dallas Morning News

COLONEL HIROMICHI YAHARA was the senior staff officer of the 32nd Japanese Army at Okinawa.

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Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Wiley
Published: 01/01/2002
ISBN: 9780471180807
Pages: 272
Weight: 0.86lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.12w x 0.75d