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Thousandmile War: World War Ii In Alaska And The Aleutians (Classic Reprint Series)
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The Thousandmile War, A Powerful Story Of The Battles Of The United States And Japan On The Bitter Rim Of The North Pacific, Has Been Acclaimed As One Of The Great Accounts Of World War Ii. Brian Garfield, A Novelist And Screenwriter Whose Works Have Sold Some 20 Million Copies, Was Searching For A New Subject When He Came Upon The Story Of This Forgotten War In Alaska. He Found The History Of The Brave Men Who Had Served In The Aleutians So Compelling And So Little Known That He Wrote The First Fulllength History Of The Aleutian Campaign, And The Book Remains A Favorite Among Alaskans.The War In The Aleutians Was Fought In Some Of The Worst Climatic Conditions On Earth For Men, Ships, And Airplanes. The Sea Was Rough, The Islands Craggy And Unwelcoming, And Enemy Number One Was Always The Weatherthe Savage Wind, Fog, And Rain Of The Aleutian Chain. The Fog Seemed To Reach Even Into The Minds Of The Military Commanders On Both Sides, As They Directed Men Into Situations That So Often Had Tragic Results. Frustrating, Befuddling, And Still The Subject Of Debate, The Aleutian Campaign Nevertheless Marked An Important Turn Of The War In Favor Of The United States.Now, Half A Century After The War Ended, More Of The Fog Has Been Lifted. In The Updated University Of Alaska Press Edition, Garfield Supplements His Original Account, Which Was Drawn From Statistics, Personal Interviews, Letters, And Diaries, With More Recently Declassified Photographs And Many More Illustrations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Thousand-Mile War'? A: 'The Thousand-Mile War' chronicles the battles between the United States and Japan in the Aleutian Islands during World War II, highlighting the challenges faced by soldiers in harsh weather conditions.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Brian Garfield, a novelist and screenwriter known for his extensive works and storytelling.
- Q: What type of binding does this edition have? A: This edition of 'The Thousand-Mile War' is published in paperback format.
- Q: When was this book published? A: 'The Thousand-Mile War' was published on February 1, 1995.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 456 pages.
- Q: Is this book a first edition? A: Yes, this is the first edition of 'The Thousand-Mile War'.
- Q: What historical events does the book cover? A: The book covers the Aleutian campaign of World War II, detailing the military operations and the impact of weather on the war.
- Q: Are there any illustrations in the book? A: Yes, the updated edition includes recently declassified photographs and many illustrations to enhance the narrative.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: What category does this book belong to? A: 'The Thousand-Mile War' is categorized under State & Local history.