Title The defeat of Japan / David Rees

Published Westport, Conn. ; London : Praeger, 1997

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Description x, 219 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm Contents 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 Notes Includes bibliographical references and index Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages [205]-209) and index Subject World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Pacific Ocean. World War, 1939-1945 -- Japan. World politics -- 1933-1945. SUBJECT Pacific Ocean http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85096476 -- History. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh99005024 LC no. 97003687 ISBN 0275959554

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