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'The Conquering Tide: War in the Pacific Islands, 1942-1944' by Ian W. Toll is the second volume of a trilogy on the naval war in the Pacific during World War II. The book covers significant battles such as Guadalcanal, Tarawa, Saipan, and the Philippine Sea, providing insights into Japanese society, military leaders, and the development of airplanes during the mid-war years. The narrative delves into the relentless march of the American Navy through various islands in the Pacific, showcasing the evolving dynamics between American and Japanese forces and the strategic decisions that shaped the course of the war.
HENRY L. STIMSON, THE VETERAN REPUBLICAN STATESMAN WHO served as Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s secretary of war, left a well-aimed barb in his postwar memoir. Recounting the bitter rivalry between the a...- #2
Save:'The Fleet at Flood Tide: America at Total War in the Pacific, 1944-1945' by James D. Hornfischer is a detailed historical account focusing on the latter years of the Pacific War. It covers pivotal events such as the Marianas Campaign, the Battle of the Philippine Sea, the island battles of Saipan, Guam, and Tinian, and the aerial bombardment of mainland Japan. Through eye witness accounts and individual stories, the book brings to life the experiences of frontline infantrymen, airmen, sailors, generals, and admirals during this intense period of the war. The author also delves into the complexities of amphibious assault planning and the psychological impact of the Japanese determination to fight to the last man.
Almost two years underway, the war in the Pacific, the Navy’s war, was not yet total. Indeed, some were calling it a phony war. Such a term had been applied to the eight-month period of stasis in Euro...
