The Battle for Okinawa

The Battle for Okinawa - Paperback

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The Battle for Okinawa - Paperback

The Battle for Okinawa - Paperback

by Hiromichi Yahara
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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

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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.

A Military Book Club Main Selection
ISBN9780471180807
Author Hiromichi Yahara
PublisherTrade Paper Press
GenreHistory
FormatPaperback
PublishedJanuary 2002
LanguageENG- English
Pages272
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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The Battle for Okinawa - Paperback

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About Hiromichi Yahara

FRANK B. GIBNEY is president of the Pacific Basin Institute. He is a former correspondent, writer, and editor for Time, Newsweek, and Life, and the author of numerous books, including Japan: The Fragile Superpower and The Pacific Century.

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