Bloody Okinawa: The Last Great Battle of World War II, Hardcover - Joseph Wheelan

DescriptionA stirring narrative of World War II's final major battle--the Pacific war's largest, bloodiest, most savagely fought campaign--the last...

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This is a major new study of Italian naval camouflage schemes developed and used during World War II. When Italy entered the War in June 1940, the ...

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A comprehensive catalogue of all orders, decorations and MIDs awarded for the Battle of Jutland.

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The Marines in World War II charts the combat history of the Marines from Wake Island to Okinawa, covering every major battle in between: Guadalcan...

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