Saipan

The Battle that Doomed Japan in World War II

De: James H. Hallas

Narrado por: Tim Dixon

The story of the Battle of Saipan has it all. Marines at war: on Pacific beaches, in hellish volcanic landscapes in places like Purple Heart Ridge, Death Valley, and Hell's Pocket, under a commander known as "Howlin' Mad." Naval combat: carriers battling carriers from afar, fighters downing Japanese aircraft, submarines sinking carriers. Marine-army rivalry. Fanatical Japanese defense and resistance. A turning point of the Pacific War. James Hallas reconstructs the full panorama of Saipan in a way that no recent chronicler of the battle has done. In its comprehensiveness, attention to detail, scope of research, and ultimate focus on the men who fought and won the battle on the beaches and at and above the sea, it rivals Richard Frank's modern classic Guadalcanal. This is the definitive military history of the Battle of Saipan.

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The beginning of the end

The battle of Saipan was a crucial battle in many ways. The destruction of the last great attempt of the Japanese navy and the hard but doomed stand of their men on the ground would help lead to the final defeat of japan, though many bloody battles would come. The author does a great job and his narrative is good. I really enjoyed this one. But also the focus on the tragic ends of many civilians and soldiers in both sides was sobering and I’m glad I know of it.

Overall great book and great narration

Great story

The story is well written and detailed. Unfortunately the detail, such as nick names, while adding color sometimes slows down the narrative. Overall, my vote is to keep them in bbut be prepared to enjoy the story slowly but in depth.

Informative

If one wants history with story this book for you.
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Great audio book!!

Highly detailed account of the land, sea, and air battles of the Marinas Campaign on both sides.

Great Book

Very well written and narrated. A great account of the battle at Saipan, Marina/ Army efforts and the interservice controversy that resulted.