The Unnecessary War: Island Campaigns Of The South-West Pacific 1944-45
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Peter Charlton
Binding: Hardback
Published: MacMillan, 1983
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Dust jacket has light tanning along spine, previous owner mark inside first page, remainder mark across top of pages
This compelling historical analysis, "The Unnecessary War," chronicles the brutal island campaigns in the South-West Pacific during 1944-45. The author presents a critical perspective on the strategic decisions that shaped this period, detailing the intense battles and the profound human cost of these often-overlooked conflicts. It argues that many of these engagements were not essential to the overall Allied victory, challenging conventional historical narratives. The work illustrates the harsh realities faced by soldiers in the Pacific theater, offering a compelling re-evaluation of a pivotal moment in World War II.
Author: Peter Charlton
Binding: Hardback
Published: MacMillan, 1983
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Dust jacket has light tanning along spine, previous owner mark inside first page, remainder mark across top of pages
This compelling historical analysis, "The Unnecessary War," chronicles the brutal island campaigns in the South-West Pacific during 1944-45. The author presents a critical perspective on the strategic decisions that shaped this period, detailing the intense battles and the profound human cost of these often-overlooked conflicts. It argues that many of these engagements were not essential to the overall Allied victory, challenging conventional historical narratives. The work illustrates the harsh realities faced by soldiers in the Pacific theater, offering a compelling re-evaluation of a pivotal moment in World War II.