Critical acclaim for The Battle for Okinawa"e;An indispensable account of the fighting and of Okinawa's role in the Japanese defense of the home islands."e; --The Wall Street Journal"e;A fascinating, highly intelligent glance behind the Japanese lines."e; --Kirkus Reviews"e;The most interesting of the 'last battle of the war' books."e; --The Washington Post"e;A fascinating insider's view of the Japanese command."e; --Dallas Morning NewsCOLONEL HIROMICHI YAHARA was the senior staff officer of the 32nd Japanese Army at Okinawa.A Military Book Club Main Selection