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Okinawa 1945

The last battle
By Gordon L. Rottman
Series: Campaign
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Okinawa 1945 by Gordon L. Rottman explores the historical significance and tactical elements of the Battle of Okinawa during World War II. The book delves into the strategies employed by both American and Japanese forces, offering insights into one of the Pacific War's bloodiest confrontations. It provides an in-depth examination of the battle's impact on military tactics, as well as the human experiences that defined this pivotal moment in history.
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This book may appeal to you if you are fascinated by detailed military history and want to explore the strategic intricacies of one of World War II's pivotal battles. Authored by a historian with a knack for providing deep insights, it's ideal for those who appreciate well-researched accounts of combat operations, including the tactics, equipment, and experiences of both sides of the conflict.

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Okinawa 1945

The battle of Okinawa was the last battle fought in the Pacific War. The bitterness of the fighting on Okinawa helped persuade the US that an assault on the Japanese mainland would result in massive US casualties and led directly to the dropping of the atomic bomb. This book describes the events.

A concise, thoroughly illustrated guide into the island battle that would end World War II

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A concise, thoroughly illustrated guide into the island battle that would end World War II

By the spring of 1945, the Allies were sweeping all before them in the Pacific War against Japan. A series of victories had reclaimed many of the islands and territories seized by the Imperial Japanese forces in the early months of the war. The dark days of humiliating defeat were far behind; the unstoppable Allied juggernaut ensured that victory was now assured. The question was where the last battle would be fought. That place was the island of Okinawa.

With black and white as well as colour illustrations throughout, this book details the struggle for the island as US Marines and Army units battled determined Japanese defenders in the final moments of the war.

Series: Campaign

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781855326071

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 March 2002

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Osprey Publishing

Illustration: 73 b/w; 11 col

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Howard Gerrard

Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 184.0mm

Height: 248.0mm

Weight: 325g

Pages: 96

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American & Canadian History Asian History Education & Reference European History Gordon L. Rottman History & Military Military History Non-Fiction Series: Campaign

About the Author

Gordon L Rottman entered the US Army in 1967, volunteered for Special Forces and completed training as a weapons specialist. He was assigned to the 7th Special Forces Group until reassigned to the 5th Special Forces Group in Vietnam in 1969-70. A highly respected and established author, Gordon is now a civilian contract Special Operations Forces Intelligence Specialist at the Army's Joint Readiness Center, Ft Polk.

Howard Gerrard studied at the Wallasey School of Art and has won both the Society of British Aerospace Companies Award and the Wilkinson Sword Trophy. He has illustrated a number of books for Osprey including Campaign 69: Nagashino 1575 and Campaign 72: Jutland 1916. Howard lives and works in Kent.

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