| Japanese Pacific Island Defenses 1941-45 Contributor(s): Rottman, Gordon L. (Author), Palmer, Ian (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1841764280 ISBN-13: 9781841764283 Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK) OUR PRICE: $18.90 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2003 Annotation: The prolonged and bloody fighting for control of the Japanese occupied Pacific islands in World War II is a key point in 20th-century warfare. No two islands were alike in the systems and nature of their defensive emplacements, and local improvization and command preferences affected both materials used and defensive models. This title details the establishment, construction and effectiveness of Japanese temporary and semi-permanent crew-served weapons positions and individual and small-unit fighting positions. Integrated obstacles and minefields, camouflage and the changing defensive principles are also covered. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Military - World War Ii - History | Military - Strategy - History | Asia - Japan |
| Dewey: 940.542 |
| Series: Fortress |
| Physical Information: 0.29" H x 7.28" W x 9.78" (0.49 lbs) 64 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1940's - Cultural Region - Japanese - Cultural Region - Oceania |
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Contributor Bio(s): Rottman, Gordon L.: - Gordon L. Rottman entered the US Army in 1967, volunteered for Special Forces and completed training as a weapons specialist. He served in the 5th Special Forces Group in Vietnam in 1969-70 and subsequently in airborne infantry, long-range patrol and intelligence assignments until retiring after 26 years. He was a Special Operations Forces scenario writer at the Joint Readiness Training Center for 12 years and is now a freelance writer, living in Texas. |