Excerpt from The War in the Pacific: Triumph in the Philippines
Within the broad scope of this work, covering the. Intensive operations of two armies for seven months, the author has necessarily concentrated on what is most instructive and significant to the outcome. The clarity, thorough scholarship, and careful mapping of this volume should make it especially useful for the military student, and all who read it will benefit by the author''s forthright presentation of this dramatic and climactic story of us. Army Operations in the Pacific war.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book examines the Luzon campaign of World War II, the largest joint campaign of the Pacific war. The author, a veteran of the campaign who served on General Douglas MacArthurââ â¢s staff, recounts the complex strategic debates that led to the decision to invade Luzon, bypassing Formosa. The book describes the critical logistical challenges and tactical decisions involved in retaking the Philippines, focusing on the role of the U.S. Army ground forces and the contribution of Philippine guerilla units. The author also provides detailed accounts of the battles for Manila, Corregidor, and other key strategic locations. The narrative explores the shifting priorities and conflicting objectives of Allied commanders and their political superiors. It highlights the significance of Luzon as a strategic prize for both the Allies and the Japanese, and the impact of the war in Europe on the Allied war effort in the Pacific. The book ultimately offers a nuanced and informative analysis of a pivotal campaign in the Pacific war, underscoring the logistical complexities, tactical innovations, and strategic importance of the Luzon campaign in securing Allied victory. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781334392979_0
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