Author:
Rees, David, 1928-2004.
Imprint:Westport, Conn. : Praeger, 1997.
Descriptionx, 219 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Note:pt. I. Empire at Bay: June-December 1944. 1. The Rise of Japan. 2. The Great Pacific War. 3. Saipan and the Fall of Tojo. 4. Leyte. 5. The Chinese Puzzle. 6. Enter the Soviets. 7. The Secret Weapon --pt. II. The Rising Storm: January-July 1945. 8. Japan Fights On. 9. Fire over Tokyo. 10. Okinawa and Olympic. 11. The Genie Released. 12. The Potsdam Ultimatum -- pt. III. Defeat and Occupation: August-September 1945. 13. The Atomic Strikes. 14. The Emperor Seeks Peace. 15. The Voice of the Crane. 16. Journey to the Missouri. Epilogue: Meeting with MacArthur.
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references (p. [205]-209) and index.
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