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

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Book Synopsis: A New York Times Bestseller “A beautiful blend of history and prose and proves again Mr. Toll’s mastery of the naval-war narrative.” —Wall Street Journal

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 Read more

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Are you a history buff looking to immerse yourself in a gripping narrative of one of the most pivotal periods of World War II? Look no further than "The Conquering Tide: War in the Pacific Islands, 1942–1944". This New York Times Bestseller, written by Ian W. Toll, is a masterful blend of history and prose that will leave you captivated from beginning to end.

Step back in time and experience the heart of the Pacific War, a period between mid-1942 and mid-1944 when Allied counteroffensives rocked Japan's far-flung island empire. This relentless assault, likened to a "conquering tide," ultimately led to Japan's strategic defeat in the Marianas. Toll takes you into the thick of the action, from breathtaking battle scenes in the air, at sea, and in the jungles, to the political and strategic struggles that played out in Washington and Tokyo.

With meticulous research and access to firsthand accounts, Toll weaves a spellbinding narrative that brings this forgotten chapter of the Pacific War to life. Immerse yourself in the stories of the brave men and women who fought and sacrificed during this largest, bloodiest, and most logistically complicated amphibious war in history. Their experiences, recorded in letters, diaries, and memoirs, provide the raw and intimate details that make this history so compelling.

"The Conquering Tide" is the second installment of the Pacific War Trilogy, following the critically acclaimed "Pacific Crucible". This comprehensive trilogy will be the first history of the entire Pacific War in over twenty-five years. Whether you're a history enthusiast or simply love a riveting tale of courage and sacrifice, this book is a must-read.

Don't miss out on this extraordinary journey through history! Get your copy of "The Conquering Tide: War in the Pacific Islands, 1942–1944" now and embark on an unforgettable adventure.

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