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- English
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The Battle for Okinawa
About this book
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.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- The Colonerās Prologue: April 1, 1945
- Two Views of Battle, by Frank B. Gibney
- Part I: Preparations for Battle
- Part II: The American Assault
- Part III: Retreat under Fire
- Part IV: Exodus
- The Colonelās Postscript
- Epilogue: The Battle EndedāCapture and Return
- Prisoner of War Interrogation Reports
- Index