Samuel Eliot Morison / Victory in the Pacific 1945 History of United States

Description: Victory in the Pacific, 1945: History of United States Naval Operations in World War II, Volume 14 Author: Samuel Eliot Morison Title: Victory in the Pacific, 1945: History of United States Naval Operations in World War II, Volume 14 Publication: Naval Institute Press, 2012 Description: Paperback. New softcover in glossy printed wraps. Pages are clean and free of marks or underlining. 8vo. (6 x 1.2 x 9 inches) Includes appendices, index, maps, and photo plates. 384 pp.Fast shipping in a secure book box mailer with tracking. New. In this, the concluding volume of the series, Admiral Morison examines two of the most famous campaigns in which he participated: Iwo Jima and Okinawa. He spares no details in describing the grim consequences of the kamikaze attacks on U.S ships. With his usual clarity and skill, Morison also discusses the strategy that led to the concluding campaigns of the war and to the dropping of the atomic bombs. He addresses the logistics problem of supplying fleets and armies thousands of miles from bases, the devastating prowls by submarines, and the controversial loss of the USS Indianapolis His detailed account of the delicate negotiations that led to the surrender of Japan holds particular interest. Seller ID: 202116 Subject: Ships / Maritime , War The Anthropologists Closet offers a wide variety of non-fiction academic books that are hard to find. We have been in business since 2014. Terms All orders ship within two business days. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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