The Battle for Okinawa

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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