Tennozan : the Battle of Okinawa and the atomic bomb
1992, First Edition. New York : Ticknor & Fields. Very good cloth copy in a near fine if slightly scuffed dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Text edges foxed. Remains well-preserved overall; internally strong and clean. Item #480101
ISBN: 0395599245
Physical description; xvii, 622 pages : illustrations, maps (some colour) ; 25 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references (pages 587-595) and index. Contents; Operation Heaven number one – American participants – Japanese participants – Okinawa – From Manchuria to Okinawa – Early damage – Japanese leadership – Final Japanese preparations – The boys in the Pacific – The landing – The north – Civilian dislocation – Ruriko Morishita, nurses' aide – Kojo returns – Kamikazes – The Shuri Line – Sugar Loaf Hill – Close combat – Kojo at the Shuri Line – Ushijima abandons the Shuri Line – South from the Shuri Line – Civilian suffering – Young Okinawa hold to their duty – Mopping up – American atrocities – The military toll – Expiration of the 32nd army – The civilian toll – Aftermath – The atomic bombs. Subjects; World War, 1939-1945. Campaigns. Japan.
Price: €14.95