The Conquering Tide: War in the Pacific Islands, 1942–1944 (The Pacific War Trilogy, 2)

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Book Synopsis: New York Times Bestseller The devastation of Pearl Harbor and the American victory at Midway were prelude to a greater challenge: rolling back the vast Japanese Pacific empire, island by island.This masterful history encompasses the heart of the Pacific War—the period between mid-1942 and mid-1944—when parallel Allied counteroffensives north and south of the equator washed over Japan's far-flung island empire like a "conquering tide," concluding with Japan's irreversible strategic defeat in the Marianas. It was the largest, bloodiest, most costly, most technically innovative and logistically complicated amphibious war in history, and it fostered bitter interservice rivalries, leaving wounds that even victory could not heal.Often overlooked, these are the years and fights that decided the Pacific War. Ian W. Toll's battle scenes—in the air, at sea, and in the jungles—are simply riveting. He also takes the reader into the wartime councils in Washington and Tokyo where politics and strategy often collided, and into the struggle to mobilize wartime production, which was the secret of Allied victory. Brilliantly researched, the narrative is propelled and colored by firsthand accounts—letters, diaries, debriefings, and memoirs—that are the raw material of the telling details, shrewd judgment, and penetrating insight of this magisterial history.This volume—continuing the "marvelously readable dramatic narrative" (San Francisco Chronicle) of Pacific Crucible—marks the second installment of the Pacific War Trilogy, which will stand as the first history of the entire Pacific War to be published in at least twenty-five years. 32 pages of illustrations

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Immerse yourself in the gripping story of the Pacific War with "The Conquering Tide: War in the Pacific Islands, 1942–1944." This New York Times Bestseller takes you on a thrilling journey through the heart of the Pacific War, providing a comprehensive account of the parallel Allied counteroffensives that rolled back the vast Japanese Pacific empire island by island.

No other book captures the enormity of this historic conflict like Ian W. Toll's "The Conquering Tide." From the devastating attack on Pearl Harbor to the decisive American victory at Midway, and the intense battles that followed, Toll's masterful storytelling transports you to the battlefields in the air, at sea, and in the jungles.

One of the greatest strengths of this book is Toll's ability to delve into the wartime councils in Washington and Tokyo, where politics and strategy often collided. Through meticulous research, Toll brings to life the struggle to mobilize wartime production, which ultimately became the secret to Allied victory.

Be captivated by the raw material of firsthand accounts―letters, diaries, debriefings, and memoirs―that lend a poignant authenticity to this magisterial history. These personal narratives serve as the foundation for Toll's shrewd judgment and penetrating insight, making "The Conquering Tide" a truly compelling and distinctive read.

Don't miss the opportunity to own the second installment of the Pacific War Trilogy, which will stand as the first history of the entire Pacific War to be published in at least twenty-five years. With 32 pages of illustrations, you'll gain a visual understanding of the groundbreaking events and crucial moments that shaped the Pacific conflict.

Get your copy of "The Conquering Tide: War in the Pacific Islands, 1942–1944" today and embark on a riveting journey through the largest, bloodiest, and most strategically significant amphibious war in history. Discover the stories that decided the Pacific War and experience the triumphs and sacrifices that paved the way for Japan's irreversible defeat. Get your copy now!

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