Pacific Victory by Paul Kennedy


Pacific Victory
Title : Pacific Victory
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ISBN : -
Language : English
Format Type : Kindle Edition
Number of Pages : 158
Publication : First published January 1, 1973

A look at the events leading up to Japan’s surrender in World War II, from the New York Times–bestselling author of Engineers of Victory.   By the spring of 1943, Japan had a tight grip on the countries and territories of East Asia and the Western Pacific. But the Allies had won decisive victories at Midway and Guadalcanal, and they were coming for the rest of Japan’s conquests. Now the empire of Japan would be on the defensive.   Featuring a new introduction by the author, this book picks up where Pacific Onslaught left off, providing a detailed, step-by-step account of the Allies’ unstoppable rally across territories annexed by the Japanese in a brutal two-pronged attack across New Guinea and the Philippines, and the islands of the central Pacific. Here you’ll find detailed contemporary accounts and strategy, from the epic battles of the Gilberts and Marshalls to the dropping of the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki and Japan’s final surrender on the decks of the USS Missouri.

Pacific Victory Reviews

  • John Turner

    If you are a Baby Boomer friend of mine, your daddy or your uncle was likely a member of the Greatest Generation. This was my Dad’s war. And my uncles (2) war, too. And this is their story. The war in the Pacific lead by General William MacArthur, Admiral Nimitz and Admiral “Bull” Halsey and fought valiantly by Army, Air Corp, Navy and Marines. Tens of thousands died on both sides of the war, sometimes thousands in a single battle, as the triumvirate swept across the sea, hopscotching from island to island. Their mission? Tokyo and the Japanese mainland. British historian Paul Kennedy intimately and chillingly recounts the story of the sacrifice and commitment of those called to duty following the devastating tragedy of Pearl Harbor. He recalls, too, the patriotism of those “back home,” and the spirit of those factory workers who built the ships and planes, as well as the supplies and munitions, desperately needed in the theater. The Japanese were a formidable enemy, terrific tacticians and fiercely loyal to their Emperor. But they did not calculate how formidable, loyal and fiercely committed the free world of America, Britain and Australia could be.

    If they had to fight a war (and they did), I’m glad this was my Dad’s war. And my uncles’ war, too. And your dad and uncles. And I’m glad this was not my war, although I take nothing away from my heroic brethren of whom I fought beside in Vietnam. Fore there is a reason they were called “the Greatest Generation.” Because they were! Just read their story and, I think, you will agree. Be thankful.

  • Richard F. Underwood

    A concise but very excellent account of the Pacific campaigns ‘42- ‘45

    Detailed, concise and effective exposition of a vast array of campaigns over a huge part of the globe. From disaster at Pearl Harbor through a,most 4 years of deadly conflict to the final drastic victory in clear progression.
    Some passages seem tedious, but all veterans know that butmuch of War is tedious

  • Jennifer

    A brief history of War in the Pacific Theatre. It lists companies involved and the branches of service. The author also had good information on the Japanese and their forces as well. I was looking for more detailed information on the paratroopers which it only mentioned briefly. For those interested in the WWII of the Pacific in a nutshell this is a good start.

  • Arnold T. Blostein

    Excellent

    This is an excellent summary of the Pacific war. It is well written and basically in chronological order as to the eventd. Highly recommended.