Okinawa 1945: Assault on the Empire

by Simon Foster

120 b/w illustrations! The invasion of Okinawa in 1945 was one of America's largest, most ambitious operations of World War II. Much of its triumph depended upon sea power. This account, from the naval point of view, shows how the plan was hatched, its objectives and logistics, the landings, the multiple threats to U.S. forces, and the battle for air supremacy. The struggle on the East China Sea receives particularly close coverage, illuminating a key moment of the war. Trim 5 x 7 3/4.

Genres: Military History

192 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 1999

About the author

Originally from Sydney, Australia, I've called New York home for many years.

After completing a Bachelor of Arts at the University of Canberra, I decided to pay the bills by working as an ad man: a job that, while ranking just above car salesman in the credibility stakes, helped me hone my writing skills and saw me lucky enough to walk the red carpet at the Emmys.

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My first foray into fiction writing was the ongoing Crikey Crime series, featuring Luke Bales as an Aussie bar owner in New York constantly beset by problems. Then, after numerous business trips to Dallas, I became intrigued by the JFK assassination and "The Diary of Lee Harvey Oswald" was born.



Married with two daughters, I spend my spare time cycling, reading and discovering new pubs: not necessarily in that order.

Reviews

[Roger · Rating 2 out of 5]

Too technical and focused on the Navy battles with almost nothing on the land battle.