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Twilight Of The Gods: War In The Western Pacific, 19441945 (The Pacific War Trilogy, 3)
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New York Times Bestsellerthe Final Volume Of The Magisterial Pacific War Trilogy From Acclaimed Historian Ian W. Toll, One Of The Great Storytellers Of War (Evan Thomas).In June 1944, The United States Launched A Crushing Assault On The Japanese Navy In The Battle Of The Philippine Sea. The Capture Of The Mariana Islands And The Accompanying Ruin Of Japanese Carrier Airpower Marked A Pivotal Moment In The Pacific War. No Tactical Masterstroke Or Blunder Could Reverse The Increasingly Lopsided Balance Of Power Between The Two Combatants. The War In The Pacific Had Entered Its Endgame.Beginning With The Honolulu Conference, When President Franklin Delano Roosevelt Met With His Pacific Theater Commanders To Plan The Last Phase Of The Campaign Against Japan, Twilight Of The Gods Brings To Life The Harrowing Last Year Of World War Ii In The Pacific, When The U.S. Navy Won The Largest Naval Battle In History; Douglas Macarthur Made Good His Pledge To Return To The Philippines; Waves Of Kamikazes Attacked The Allied Fleets; The Japanese Fought To The Last Man On One Island After Another; B29 Bombers Burned Down Japanese Cities; And Hiroshima And Nagasaki Were Vaporized In Atomic Blasts.Ian W. Tolls Narratives Of Combat In The Air, At Sea, And On The Beaches Are As Gripping As Ever, But He Also Reconstructs The Japanese And American Home Fronts And Takes The Reader Into The Halls Of Power In Washington And Tokyo, Where The Great Questions Of Strategy And Diplomacy Were Decided.Drawing From A Wealth Of Rich Archival Sources And New Material, Twilight Of The Gods Casts A Penetrating Light On The Battles, Grand Strategic Decisions And Naval Logistics That Enabled The Allied Victory In The Pacific. An Authoritative And Riveting Account Of The Final Phase Of The War In The Pacific, Twilight Of The Gods Brings Tolls Masterful Trilogy To A Thrilling Conclusion. This Prizewinning And Bestselling Trilogy Will Stand As The First Complete History Of The Pacific War In More Than Twentyfive Years, And The First Multivolume History Of The Pacific Naval War Since Samuel Eliot Morisons Series Was Published In The 1950S. 32 Photographs; 20 Maps
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Twilight of the Gods'? A: 'Twilight of the Gods' details the final year of World War II in the Pacific, focusing on key battles, strategic decisions, and the home fronts of both Japan and the United States.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Twilight of the Gods' is Ian W. Toll, an acclaimed historian known for his storytelling of war.
- Q: Is this book part of a series? A: 'Twilight of the Gods' is the third and final volume of the Pacific War Trilogy by Ian W. Toll.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Twilight of the Gods'? A: 'Twilight of the Gods' was published on September 1, 2020.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Twilight of the Gods' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Twilight of the Gods'? A: The book contains a total of 944 pages.
- Q: What kind of illustrations are included in the book? A: 'Twilight of the Gods' includes 32 photographs and 20 maps, enhancing the historical narrative.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Twilight of the Gods'? A: The book explores themes such as military strategy, the impact of war on civilians, and the political dynamics between the U.S. and Japan during World War II.
- Q: Is there any special edition of this book? A: Yes, 'Twilight of the Gods' is published as an illustrated edition.
- Q: What is the significance of the Pacific War Trilogy? A: The Pacific War Trilogy is significant as it provides a comprehensive history of the Pacific War, the first complete multi-volume history in over twenty-five years.