Twilight of the Gods: 1944-1945, from the Battle of Leyte Gulf to the Japanese Surrender
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After the Battle of the Philippine Sea in June 1944, the Allies took the absolute initiative in the Pacific War. In order to reduce casualties and achieve a quick victory, the Americans racked their brains, but the Japanese army only considered how to "die with honor." Driven by the mentality of "serving the country for seven lives", starting from the Battle of Leyte Gulf, the Japanese army began to implement various forms of "Banzai Charge". Whether it is the special attack force represented by the "Kamikaze" or the maritime giants "Musashi" and "Yamato", they are all on the road of no return. The Japanese media glorified each tragic defeat into a great victory. After Tokyo suffered an air raid that killed more than 100,000 people, it only emphasized that the imperial palace was intact and the emperor was safe and sound. The Japanese government requires people to show their "Yamato soul" and make greater sacrifices for the country. Even women and children were trained to fight with bamboo spears, preparing "100 million pieces of jade". In Manila, the Japanese soldiers, who knew they were about to be destroyed, showed the darkest side of human nature and committed countless atrocities. As the last volume of the "Pacific War Trilogy", "Twilight of the Gods: 1944-1945, from the Battle of Leyte Gulf to Japan's Surrender" continues the characteristics of the first two volumes, vividly restoring the thrilling scenes at the end of the war, and leading readers into the decision-making places in Washington and Tokyo to appreciate the major strategic and diplomatic decisions made by the heads of all parties. It not only brings a perfect conclusion to this landmark work, but also pushes military history writing to a new peak.
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