About the book
By the summer of 1944 it was clear that Japan's defeat was inevitable, but how the drive to victory would be achieved remained unclear. The ensuing drama—that ended in Japan's utter devastation—was acted out across the vast theater of Asia in massive clashes between army, air, and naval forces.
In recounting these extraordinary events, Max Hastings draws incisive portraits of MacArthur, Mao, Roosevelt, Churchill, Stalin, and other key figures of the war in the East. But he is equally adept in his portrayals of the ordinary soldiers and sailors caught in the bloodiest of campaigns.
With its piercing and convincing analysis, Retribution is a brilliant telling of an epic conflict from a master military historian at the height of his powers.
Editions of Retribution
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780307275363
- AltFormat
- ISBN 9780307263513
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307268648
- Audiobook
- ISBN 9781415950210
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9781415948415
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9781415948422
- AudioDisc
- ISBN 9781415948408
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By the summer of 1944 it was clear that Japan's defeat was inevitable, but how the drive to victory would be achieved remained unclear. The ensuing drama—that ended in Japan's utter devastation—was acted out across the vast theater of Asia in massive clashes between army, air, and naval forces.
In recounting these extraordinary events, Max Hastings draws incisive portraits of MacArthur, Mao, Roosevelt, Churchill, Stalin, and other key figures of the war in the East. But he is equally adept in his portrayals of the ordinary soldiers and sailors caught in the bloodiest of campaigns.
With its piercing and convincing analysis, Retribution is a brilliant telling of an epic conflict from a master military historian at the height of his powers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Retribution about?
By the summer of 1944 it was clear that Japan's defeat was inevitable, but how the drive to victory would be achieved remained unclear. The ensuing drama—that ended in Japan's utter devastation—was acted out across the vast theater of Asia in massive clashes between army, air, and naval forces.
In recounting these extraordinary events, Max Hastings draws incisive portraits of MacArthur, Mao, Roosevelt, Churchill, Stalin, and other key figures of the war in the East. But he is equally adept in his portrayals of the ordinary soldiers and sailors caught in the bloodiest of campaigns.
With its piercing and convincing analysis, Retribution is a brilliant telling of an epic conflict from a master military historian at the height of his powers.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Retribution?
History and Archaeology > History > Military history > Specific wars and military campaigns > Second World War
Where can I read a sample of Retribution?
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Who is/are the Author/s of the book Retribution?
Max Hastings
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Retribution is available as paperback(ISBN 9780307275363) and altformat(ISBN 9780307263513) and ebook(ISBN 9780307268648) and audiobook(ISBN 9781415950210) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781415948415) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781415948422) and audiodisc(ISBN 9781415948408)
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