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Crisis in the Pacific

Historian Gerald Astor draws on the experiences of marines, sailors, soldiers, and airmen under fire—from generals and admirals to correspondents, line officers, and enlisted men on both sides of the battle lines—to present a view of the critical struggle for the Philippines, the keystone to Japanese dominatino of the Pacific and to Allied victory. Photos. Maps.

Audience
adult
Length
long · 478 pages

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