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Retribution

The Battle for Japan, 1944-45
Summary:

The book provides a detailed account of the final year of World War II in the Pacific, examining military strategies, brutal combat, and the experiences of soldiers and civilians. It also explores the political decisions that led to the use of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and the eventual surrender of Japan.

Key points:

1. War Brutality: Hastings depicts the harshness of the Pacific War, showing atrocities from both sides. The Japanese are portrayed as merciless, while the Allies grow increasingly revengeful.

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