Description: Commemorating the 60th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, this riveting work by one of the world's finest historians traces the arduous campaigns waged by Allied forces in the struggle against Japan.
Brief description: Donald L. Miller is the John Henry MacCracken Professor of History Emeritus at Lafayette College and author of ten books, including Vicksburg, and Masters of the Air, currently being made into a television series by Tom Hanks. He has hosted, coproduced, or served as historical consultant for more than thirty television documentaries and has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, and other publications.
Review Quotes: "With his superb narrative flair, masterful eye for detail and perfect blend of colorful anecdote with historical context, Donald Miller has given vibrant new life to a valued work."