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The Battle of Okinawa is vividly recounted through the eyes of former Marine Robert Leckie, blending military strategy with personal narratives of soldiers from both sides. This comprehensive account highlights the 83-day conflict, which involved more troops and resources than D-Day, marking a pivotal moment in World War II. Leckie's expertise as a military historian enriches the portrayal of the battle's significance and its impact on the war, offering readers an engaging and insightful perspective on this critical event.
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Okinawa, Robert Leckie
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- Released
- 2010
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- Title
- Okinawa
- Subtitle
- A Decorated Marine's Account of the Last Battle of World War II
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Robert Leckie
- Publisher
- Penguin Random House LLC
- Released
- 2010
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 224
- ISBN13
- 9780140173895
- Category
- World history
- Description
- The Battle of Okinawa is vividly recounted through the eyes of former Marine Robert Leckie, blending military strategy with personal narratives of soldiers from both sides. This comprehensive account highlights the 83-day conflict, which involved more troops and resources than D-Day, marking a pivotal moment in World War II. Leckie's expertise as a military historian enriches the portrayal of the battle's significance and its impact on the war, offering readers an engaging and insightful perspective on this critical event.