This fantastic story of the invasion of Okinawa, the last island outpost of Japanese empire includes: the fast-moving drama of 81 days of continuous, bitter fighting; how the vast US Task Force gained absolute command of the surrounding seas; full details of the British Pacific Fleet involvement; and the ferocity of the Japanese defence.
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This fantastic story of the invasion of Okinawa, the last island outpost of Japanese empire includes: the fast-moving drama of 81 days of continuous, bitter fighting; how the vast US Task Force gained absolute command of the surrounding seas; full details of the British Pacific Fleet involvement; and the ferocity of the Japanese defence.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
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Very Good. 8vo. Reprint. 192pp, 64pp b/w photos, maps, bibliography, index. In the series Cassell Military Paperbacks. Small worn section by the upper edge of the centre of the front cover. The book 'charts the fast-moving drama of 81 dyas of continuous bitter fighting. Whilst also giving full details of the British Pacific Fleet involvement, the Americans' exposure to the full fury of Japanese suicide attacks in pursuit of their crucial objective is shown'.