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Highlights
- From the author of The Atlantic Campaign comes a historic account of the greatest naval conflict: the Pacific campaign of World War II.
- About the Author: Dan van der Vat is the author of The Atlantic Campaign, The Ship That Changed the World, Gentlemen of War, and The Grand Scuttle.
- 432 Pages
- History, Military
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About the Book
Using previously neglected archives of firsthand accounts, Dan van der Vat interweaves eyewitness testimony with sharp, analytic narrative in a vivid account of the war in the Pacific. Filled with startling new insights, he examines strategic and political aspects of the war, on both sides and at all levels. 24 pages of photographs.Book Synopsis
From the author of The Atlantic Campaign comes a historic account of the greatest naval conflict: the Pacific campaign of World War II. Dan van der Vat's naval histories have been acclaimed on both sides of the Atlantic as "definitive," "extraordinary," and "vivid and harrowing." Now he turns to the greatest naval conflict in history: the Pacific campaign of World War II. Drawing on neglected archives of firsthand accounts from both sides, van der Vat interweaves eyewitness testimony with sharp, analytical narration to provide a penetrating reappraisal of the strategic and political background of both the Japanese and American forces, as well as a major reassessment of the role of intelligence on both sides. A comprehensive evaluation of all aspects of the war in the Pacific, The Pacific Campaign promises to be the standard work on the U.S.-Japanese war for years to come.Review Quotes
The Chicago Tribune An unsparing indictment of Japan's culpability in bringing about the Second World War....It blows away the rubbish....Van Der Vat writes with clarity and understanding.
The New York Times Book Review Belongs on the bookshelf of every American who contemplates the meaning of the greatest sea war in history.
The Philadelphia Inquirer Fast-paced, meticulously reserarched...has all the elements of a spy thriller.
Stephen E. Ambrose author of Eisenhower A vivid account of the greatest naval battles ever fought and a thoughtful analysis of why war came...marked by fresh insights and new material.
About the Author
Dan van der Vat is the author of The Atlantic Campaign, The Ship That Changed the World, Gentlemen of War, and The Grand Scuttle. He lives in London, EnglandDimensions (Overall): 9.24 Inches (H) x 6.19 Inches (W) x 1.17 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.21 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 432
Genre: History
Sub-Genre: Military
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Format: Paperback
Author: Dan Van Der Vat
Language: English
Street Date: December 1, 1992
TCIN: 87742597
UPC: 9780671792176
Item Number (DPCI): 247-05-7493
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship weight: 1.21 pounds
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