Okinawa 1945: Assault on the Empire (Cassell Military Class)

120 b/w illustrations! The invasion of Okinawa in 1945 was one of America's largest, most ambitious operations of World War II. Much of its triumph depended upon sea power. This account, from the naval point of view, shows how the plan was hatched, its objectives and logistics, the landings, the multiple threats to U.S. forces, and the battle for air supremacy. The struggle on the East China Sea receives particularly close coverage, illuminating a key moment of the war. Trim size: 5 x 7 3/4.