The War in the Pacific: A Retrospective

US: 90 Day Wonder, 2007. Trade Paperback. Fine. 6x0x9. An exceptional copy. 2007 Trade Paperback. 108 pp. Black-and-white photos, illustrations and maps. Many books have been written about the bloody conflict in the Pacific Theatre during World War II. But until now, no book has told the complete story about… ---Battles that need not have been fought; ---The tragic errors made by area commanders; ---A 20th Century War based on 19th Century concepts; ---The consequences of the ongoing rivalry between the Navy and the Army; The author of The War in the Pacific-A Retrospective was Boat Group Commander for his ship, leading Higgins Boats carrying assault troops in six major battles during his three years in the Pacific. Thus, he was able to see firsthand the tragic results of the major mistakes compounded by those in command in the Pacific Theatre.