The Pacific War Chronicles 9: The Battle for the Philippines

Author: Liu Qing, Zhong Qing'an
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Publish Date: 2006-10-01
Features: This is a history of blood and rain, and one of the most brutal battles in human history to take place at sea. The manpower and material resources invested by both sides were unparalleled and greatly altered the course of world history. It also laid the foundation for the United States to become the naval military hegemon for six decades. From then on, American military power spread to every corner of the world. This book is dedicated to comprehensively and faithfully recording the history of sixty years ago, and commemorating all the brave souls who sacrificed their lives for the justice and peace of humanity in that war. The "Story 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. This is a history of blood and rain, and one of the most brutal battles in human history to take place at sea. The manpower and material resources invested by both sides were unparalleled and greatly altered the course of world history. It also laid the foundation for the United States to become the naval military hegemon for six decades. From then on, American military power spread to every corner of the world. This book is dedicated to comprehensively and faithfully recording the history of sixty years ago, and commemorating all the brave souls who sacrificed their lives for the justice and peace of humanity in that war. The "Story 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.