{"title":"Barrett Tillman","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Barrett Tillman collection, an enthralling gateway to the world of historical and military literature. Known for his meticulous research and engaging narratives, Barrett Tillman is a celebrated author in the realms of aviation history and military affairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this collection, you will find gripping titles such as \u003cem\u003eWhen the Shooting Stopped\u003c\/em\u003e, which provide an insightful look into pivotal moments and figures in military history. Tillman’s works are widely regarded for their attention to detail and his ability to bring history to life through compelling storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a history buff or a newcomer eager to explore, Barrett Tillman's books offer readers a fascinating journey through the triumphs, strategies, and chronicles of military history. Dive into these informative reads and discover the past like never before.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"when-the-shooting-stopped-by-barrett-tillman-9781472848963","title":"When the Shooting Stopped","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Highly recommended as a sobering but enlightening account.” - Richard B. Frank, author of Downfall: The End of the Japanese Empire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the 44 months between December 1941 and August 1945, the Pacific Theater absorbed the attention of the American nation and military longer than any other. Despite the Allied grand strategy of “Germany first,” after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the U.S. especially was committed to confronting Tokyo as a matter of urgent priority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut from Oahu to Tokyo was a long, sanguinary slog, averaging an advance of just three miles per day. The U.S. human toll paid on that road reached some 108,000 battle deaths, more than one-third of the U.S. wartime total. But by the summer of 1945, on both the American homefront and on the frontline, there was hope. The stunning announcements of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki on August 6 and 9 seemed sure to force Tokyo over the tipping point since the Allies’ surrender demand from Potsdam, Germany, in July.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat few understood was the vast gap in the cultural ethos of East and West at that time. In fact, most of the Japanese cabinet refused to surrender, and vicious dogfights were still waged in the skies above Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis fascinating new history tells the dramatic story of the final weeks of the war, detailing the last brutal battles on air, land, and sea with evocative first-hand accounts from pilots and sailors caught up in these extraordinary events. 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