Critical acclaim for The Battle for Okinawa
""An indispensable account of the fighting and of Okinawa's role in the Japanese defense of the home islands."" --The Wall Street Journal
""A fascinating, highly intelligent glance behind the Japanese lines."" --Kirkus Reviews
""The most interesting of the 'last battle of the war' books."" --The Washington Post.
""A fascinating insider's view of the Japanese command."" --Dallas Morning News
COLONEL HIROMICHI YAHARA was the senior staff officer of the 32nd Japanese Army at Okinawa.
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