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Hell To Pay: Operation Downfall and the Invasion of Japan, 19451947 is the most comprehensive examination of the myriad complex issues that comprised the strategic plans for the American invasion of Japan. U.S. planning for the invasion and military occupation of Imperial Japan was begun in 1943, two years before the dropping of atom bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. In final form, Operation Downfall called for a massive Allied invasionon a scale dwarfing 'DDay' to be carried out in two stages. In the first stage, Operation Olympic, after the dropping of multiple atom bombs the U.S. Sixth Army would lead the southernmost assault on the Home Island of Kyushu to secure airfields and anchorages to support the second stage, Operation Coronet, a decisive invasion of the industrial heartland of Japan through the Tokyo Plain, 500 miles to the north, led by the First and Eighth armies. These facts are well known and have been recounted with varying degrees of accuracy in a variety of books and articles. A common theme in these works is their reliance on a relatively few declassified highlevel planning documents. An attempt to fully understand how both the U.S. and Japan planned to conduct the massive battles subsequent to the initial landings was not dealt with in these books beyond the skeletal U.S. outlines formulated nine months before the initial land battles were to commence, and more than a year before the anticipated climactic series of battles near Tokyo. On the Japanese side, plans for Operation Ketsugo, the 'decisive battle' in the Home Islands, have been unexamined below the strategic level and seldom consisted of more than a rehash of U.S. intelligence estimates of Kamikaze aircraft available for the defense of Kyushu. Hell To Pay examines the invasion of Japan in light of substantial new sources, unearthed in both familiar and obscure archives, and brings the political and military ramifications of the enormous casualties and loss of material projected by trying to bring the Pacific War to a conclusion by a military invasion of the island. This ground breaking history counters the revisionist interpretations questioning the rationale for the use of the atom bomb and shows that the U.S. decision was based on very real estimates of the truly horrific cost of a conventional invasion of Japan.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Hell to Pay: Operation Downfall and the Invasion of Japan, 1945-1947'? A: The book provides a comprehensive examination of the strategic plans for the American invasion of Japan during World War II, focusing on Operation Downfall and the associated military and political ramifications.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: 'Hell to Pay' is authored by D. M. Giangreco, a historian known for his detailed research on military operations during World War II.
- Q: How many pages does 'Hell to Pay' have? A: The book consists of 416 pages, offering an in-depth exploration of the topics covered.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Hell to Pay'? A: The book was published on October 15, 2017.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Hell to Pay' is available in hardcover binding, which provides durability and a premium feel.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed in 'Good' condition, ensuring that it has been well cared for, but may show some signs of wear.
- Q: What are the features of this book? A: The book is in mint condition, with same-day dispatch for orders received before 12 noon, guaranteed packaging, and a no-quibbles return policy.
- Q: Is there any new information presented in this book? A: Yes, 'Hell to Pay' includes substantial new sources and insights that shed light on the invasion plans and the associated casualties, not commonly addressed in other works.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under 'Naval', highlighting its focus on naval operations and strategies during the invasion of Japan.
- Q: What themes are addressed in 'Hell to Pay'? A: The book addresses themes such as military strategy, the rationale behind the use of atomic bombs, and the complexities of the invasion planning process.