From Pearl Harbor to V-J Day: The American Armed Forces in World War II
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
From Pearl Harbor to V-J Day: The American Armed Forces in World War II
By (Author) Clayton D. James
By (author) Anne Sharp Wells
Ivan R Dee, Inc
Ivan R Dee, Inc
1st February 1995
United States
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
European history
Second World War
Modern warfare
History of the Americas
Asian history
940.541273
Physical Properties
Paperback
240
Width 137mm, Height 208mm, Spine 19mm
299g
Description
A compact but comprehensive history of the American armed forces in World War II, examining the strategy, logistics, high command, operations, and home-front aspects of the military campaign. Consistently absorbing....As inclusive and compact a rundown as general readers are likely to get anytime soon. Kirkus Reviews. American Ways Series.
Reviews
A fast-moving narrative and a handy volume of history. * Publishers Weekly *
An ambitious effort...furnishes a comprehensive overview of a huge slice of history. -- John Prados * The Wall Street Journal *
A succinct account of America's wide-ranging involvement in WW II from a distinguished duo...as inclusive and compact rundown as readers are likely to get any time soon. * Kirkus Reviews *
Author Bio
D. Clayton James is John Biggs Professor of Military History at Virginia Military Institute and author of the three-volume biography The Years of MacArthur. Anne Sharp Wells, also a member of the VMI faculty, has written two earlier books with Mr. James.
