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Nemesis

The Battle for Japan, 1944-45

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Nemesis

By: Max Hastings
Narrated by: Stewart Cameron
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With an introduction read by Max Hastings. A companion volume to his best-selling Armageddon, Max Hastings' account of the battle for Japan is a masterful military history.

Featuring the most remarkable cast of commanders the world has ever seen, the dramatic battle for Japan of 1944-45 was acted out across the vast stage of Asia: Imphal and Kohima, Leyte Gulf and Iwo Jima, Okinawa, and the Soviet assault on Manchuria.

In this gripping narrative, Max Hastings weaves together the complex strands of an epic war, exploring the military tactics behind some of the most triumphant and most horrific scenes of the 20th century. The result is a masterpiece that balances the story of command decisions, rivalries, and follies with the experiences of soldiers, sailors, and airmen of all sides as only Max Hastings can.

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It has some uncomfortable truths for Australia, Britain and the U.S. But it clearly show why the majority of the blame lies with Japan. He puts forward convincing arguments for all sides but dismisses flawed arguments clearly and precisely

Balanced view

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One of the best war books ever written, and the best book ever written on the subject of the American and Japanese war in the pacific. Beautifully researched and magically told, it’s a must have for anyone that loves the mid C20th

Magnificent

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Balanced and well researched story of the often overlooked end of the Pacific War, but which still lingers today with ongoing Russian occupation of the Kurile Islands, and Japan’s silence on wartime events.
Stewart Cameron has brought Hastings’ book brilliantly to life.
Excellent!!

A detailed story, very well told!

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Nemesis is vast in its ambition to encapsulate what can be readily regarded as a 'complete picture' of the pacific war. It's Hastings at his best. Tenacious analysis, arguments both robust and reflective. Stewart Cameron's delivery is clear and sustained, with an engaging ability to provide cultural expression to quotes and interviews.

An excellent overview of the pacific war.

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it's a long one; however, many stages of the conflict are covered in depth. rather than a day by day monologue.

We all know the big battles.. & who wins them, The various chapters cover all facets of the pacific war.
What lead up to them and then the consequences of defeat or victory.

it not always shown only that this side has won the battle.. in many other titles..

i give it 10/10

wow, it's well worth the Listen.

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