D-Days in the Pacific

This historical account details the Pacific War, focusing on the series of amphibious landings that defined the conflict and ultimately shortened the war. It explores the brutal close-quarters combat faced by U.S. troops from Guadalcanal to Okinawa, highlighting the experiences of survivors and the tenacious Japanese resistance. The book also examines the strained relations between military leaders MacArthur and Nimitz, and the role of heavy casualties in the decision to use the atomic bomb.