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| The Pacific War by John Costello has established itself as the benchmark historical account of the Paic Theater of World War II. Written in 1981, it is still very relevant and accurate in it's telling of the events of 1941-1945. The work is a vivid yet comprehensive overview of the causes, strategy,and implications of the hostilities between Japan and the Allies. Although it does not go into great detail concerning individual battles, it gives the reader an excellent perspective on the progression and scope of the War. The book does, however, begin at the beginning, chronicling the relations between Japan and the United States from the mid-1850's onward that led the two countries eventually to all-out war. It gives a clear understanding of the aims and expectations of both sides, and gives the reader an excellent feel for the personalities of the men who led the fight in the Pacific. From Admiral Perry's historic mission in the 1850's, to the betrayal at Pearl Harbor almost a century later, from the turning point at Midway to the final solution at Hiroshima and Nagasaki, The Pacific War gives a wealth of information and understanding of the Pacific War in a very readable, if lengthy single volume. |
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| The Pacific War 1941 - 1945 by John Costello |
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