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Okinawa: The Last Battle of World War II
Okinawa: The Last Battle of World War II
Author: Robert Leckie
Condition: New
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Robert Leckie's Okinawa: The Last Battle of World War II is a first‑person retelling by a U.S. Marine veteran of the April Fool’s Day amphibious invasion and the eighty‑three‑day Battle of Okinawa in 1945, presenting the campaign from both American and Japanese viewpoints. Leckie combines frontline narrative with operational detail—amphibious landings, naval gunfire, air support, entrenched cave defenses and brutal close‑quarters infantry fighting—to convey why Okinawa became the Pacific war’s decisive, high‑casualty finale and the profound human cost borne by soldiers and civilians.
This informed non‑fiction account (ISBN13: 9780670847167) includes portraits of Japanese generals who committed hara‑kiri and delivers vivid veteran testimony and regimental‑level perspectives on combined‑arms warfare. Published in a 35,000‑copy first printing with a $30,000 ad/promo campaign, the book’s authority stems from Leckie’s service as a U.S. Marine and its value lies in its eyewitness immediacy and operational clarity for history enthusiasts and military scholars alike.
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Keywords, content and topics in this Book
Keywords, content and topics in this Book
Title / Author / Edition
Okinawa: The Last Battle of World War II
Author: Robert Leckie
Theater(s) of War
Pacific Theater
Ryukyu Islands campaign
Battle of Okinawa (Japan)
Operations and Campaigns
Main Nations / Belligerents
United States
Japan
Allied forces vs. Imperial Japanese forces
Type of Book
First‑person informed account by a veteran (non‑fiction)
Focus / Subjects
Battle of Okinawa, 1945
Amphibious invasion and ground combat
Combined arms land, sea, and air operations (Okinawa campaign context)
Close‑quarters infantry fighting
High casualties and human cost of the campaign
Branches of Service Highlighted
United States Marine Corps
United States Army (in campaign context)
United States Navy (naval gunfire support, transport, and losses around Okinawa)
Imperial Japanese Army and Navy forces on Okinawa
Weapons / Vehicles / Warfare Themes
Naval bombardment and shore fire support
Entrenched defensive positions, caves, and fortifications
Artillery and mortar fire in protracted ground combat
Notable Historical Figures (Campaign Context)
Visual and Supporting Material
Descriptive / Thematic Keywords
World War II – Pacific campaign
Okinawa campaign, 1945
Closing battle of World War II (Pacific)
U.S. Marines in World War II
Island‑hopping campaign, final stage
Infantry combat
Trench and cave warfare
Urban and rural fighting on Okinawa
High‑casualty battle
Psychological and physical toll of prolonged combat
Military strategy and tactics at Okinawa
Possible Library / Archive Classification Tags
World War, 1939–1945 – Campaigns – Pacific Area – Okinawa
World War, 1939–1945 – Regimental histories – United States Marine Corps (contextual)
Okinawa Island (Japan) – History – World War, 1939–1945
Military history – 20th century
Book Condition: New
Book Condition: New
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Before you enlist a new title into your personal library, check the Condition Report below to see how much action these volumes have seen:
New: Fresh Out of Bootcamp
Flawless and untested. This book is in pristine, new condition and ready for its first assignment.
Like New: Light Combat Experience
Almost new and in great shape. It has clearly been read before and is ready to fight again, but it shows very little wear from its time in the field.
Good: A Few Scars or Shell Shock
A reliable veteran. The book might have some bent corners or a dust cover with a few scratches, but it’s still sturdy and standing tall.
Fair: Battle-Hardened
Visible signs of a long campaign. Expect some stains, bent pages, and perhaps some minor tears on the cover. It’s seen the trenches, but the intel inside is still solid.
Poor: Survived Iwo Jima
This one has been through the meat grinder. It carries noticeable damage, heavy staining, or significant wear—but like any old soldier, it would love to be read one last time before it retires.
