{"product_id":"bullets-and-barbed-wire-daniel-wrinn-9781393233510","title":"Bullets and Barbed Wire","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A thoughtful and gripping account of the beginnings of the War in the Pacific.\"\u003c\/em\u003e - Reviewer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscover a newfound appreciation for the war in the Pacific.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the shores of Cape Gloucester to the quiet atolls and islands of the Solomon Sea, the Second World War left a profound mark on this sheltered corner of the globe, which would be felt for decades to come. Caught in the center of a vicious struggle between two superpowers, these islands would form an unconventional battleground for the US Marines and the Japanese Navy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book offers you a new look at the WWII Pacific Theater, providing an enlightening glimpse into the battles and campaigns during the Allied offensive. With a breakdown of three significant US campaigns: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperation Watchtower, a riveting exploration of the spark that set off the Allied offensive in the Pacific islands, detailing the gruelling struggle for the island of Guadalcanal and its vital strategic position\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperation Galvanic, an incredible account of the battle for the Tarawa Atoll and base that would give them a stepping stone into the heart of Japanese-controlled waters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd Operation Backhander, which offers a gripping retelling of the war for Cape Gloucester, New Guinea, and the Bismarck Sea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach of these momentous operations are fascinating feats of strategy, planning, and bravery, handing the Allies what would eventually become a victory over the Pacific Theater and an end to Imperialist Japanese expansion. This brilliant book sheds light on this often-overlooked facet of WWII, providing students, history fans, and World War II buffs alike with a captivating breakdown of history and combat that defined the beginning of the US offensive in the Pacific.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Daniel Wrinn\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1393233511\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781393233510\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e War History Journals\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/04\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 300\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.84lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.67d","brand":"Daniel Wrinn","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46617972277503,"sku":"9781393233510","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_08151cf5-6df2-4935-a1a4-930501453772.jpg?v=1740068834","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/bullets-and-barbed-wire-daniel-wrinn-9781393233510","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}