Myanmar quagmire

Author: Chen Peijun, Zhong Qing'an
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Publish Date: 2006-09-01
Features: This is a history of blood and tears, and one of the most brutal battles in human history to take place at sea. The sheer scale of human and material resourcesed by the warring sides was unparalleled, and it significantly altered the course of world history. It also laid the foundation for the United States to become the naval military hegemon for the next six decades. From then on, American military power spread to every corner of the globe. This book is dedicated to comprehensively and faithfully documenting the history of sixty years ago, and commemorating all the brave souls who sacrificed their lives for the cause of human justice and peace in that war. The "History of the Pacific War" series was created over five years with the collaboration of top military experts. This series provides a panoramic description of the origins, development, and end of the Pacific War.