United States - World War II - Homefront, Pacific Theater - World War II - Japan, Japanese History - World War II & Aftermath, United States - World War II Armed Forces, 20th Century American History - World War II, History - Study & Teaching
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Overview
"In 1945, the United States and its allies planned the most dramatic military operation in world history. America Attacks Japan: The Invasion That Never Was examines what might have happened had that invasion taken place, as well as the lingering controversies over the decision that made all those plans obsolete." Using extensive original research in newly opened archives and interviews with the original U.S. planners, Tim Maga reminds us that history can be influenced by what almost happened as much as by what actually happened.Editorials
Booknews
Though the opening of the atomic age preempted the invasion, Maga (American heritage, Bradley U.) shows how it was planned and approved by US president Truman in June 1945. For too long, he says, historians have considered the plans a mere footnote to the story of the atomic bomb and Japanese surrender. He thinks it deserves military and historical analysis on its own merit. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
August 1, 2002
Publisher
The University Press of Kentucky
Pages
224
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780813122489