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Japanese Pacific Island Defenses 1941-45

By Gordon Rottman , Ian Palmer

Book information

Publisher
Osprey Publishing
Year
2003
ISBN
9781841764283, 1841764280
Open Library ID
OL8922385M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
21 MB (21659500 bytes)
Series
Fortress
Edition
illustrated edition
Pages
66\66
Topic
History
Time added
2010-02-18 13:16:04

Description

The prolonged and bloody fighting for control of the Japanese occupied Pacific islands in World War II is a key point in 20th-century warfare. No two islands were alike in the systems and nature of their defensive emplacements, and local improvisation and command preferences affected both materials used and defensive models. This title provides a detailed and authoritative examination of the establishment, construction and effectiveness of Japanese temporary and semi-permanent crew-served weapons positions and individual and small-unit fighting positions. Integrated obstacles and minefields, camouflage and the changing defensive principles are also covered in this packed treatment.

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