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Hailed in Britain as Spectacular . . . Searingly powerful (Andrew Roberts, The Sunday Telegraph), a riveting, impeccably informed chronicle of the final year of the Pacific war. In his critically acclaimed Armageddon, Hastings detailed the last twelve months of the struggle for Germany. Here, in what can be considered a companion volume, he covers the horrific story of the war against Japan.By the summer of 1944 it was clear that Japans defeat was inevitable, but how the drive to victory would be achieved remained to be seen. The ensuing dramathat ended in Japans utter devastationwas acted out across the vast stage of Asia, with massive clashes of naval and air forces, fighting through jungles, and barbarities by an apparently incomprehensible foe. In recounting the saga of this time and place, Max Hastings gives us incisive portraits of the theaters key figuresMacArthur, Nimitz, Mountbatten, Chiang Kaishek, Mao, Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin. But he is equally adept in his portrayals of the ordinary soldiers and sailorsAmerican, British, Russian, Chinese, and Japanesecaught in some of the wars bloodiest campaigns.With unprecedented insight, Hastings discusses Japans war against China, now all but forgotten in the West, MacArthurs follies in the Philippines, the Marines at Iwo Jima and Okinawa, and the Soviet blitzkrieg in Manchuria. He analyzes the decisionmaking process that led to the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasakiwhich, he convincingly argues, ultimately saved lives. Finally, he delves into the Japanese wartime mindset, which caused an otherwise civilized society to carry out atrocities that haunt the nation to this day.Retribution is a brilliant telling of an epic conflict from a master military historian at the height of his powers.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Retribution: The Battle for Japan, 1944-45'? A: The book focuses on the final year of the Pacific War, detailing Japan's defeat and the major events that led to its devastation. It covers key figures, battles, and the decision-making processes that influenced the war.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Retribution: The Battle for Japan, 1944-45' is Max Hastings, a renowned military historian.
- Q: How many pages is the book? A: The book contains 656 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of the book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: When was 'Retribution: The Battle for Japan, 1944-45' published? A: The book was published on March 18, 2008.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, the book provides a well-researched and detailed narrative, making it suitable for academic research on World War II and military history.
- Q: Does the book include discussions on the atomic bombings? A: Yes, the book analyzes the decision-making process that led to the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, discussing their implications.
- Q: What themes are explored in this book? A: Key themes include the brutality of war, the experiences of soldiers, leadership decisions, and the psychological aspects of the Japanese wartime mindset.
- Q: Is this book considered a companion volume to another work? A: Yes, it is considered a companion volume to Max Hastings' earlier work, 'Armageddon', which focuses on the last year of the struggle for Germany.
- Q: What makes this book a notable read for history enthusiasts? A: The book is praised for its powerful narrative, in-depth research, and the author's ability to portray both key figures and ordinary soldiers, providing a comprehensive view of the Pacific War.