japanese military strategy in the pacific war

Japanese Military Strategy in the Pacific War

Japanese Military Strategy in the Pacific War: In this provocative history, James B. Wood challenges the received wisdom that Japan's defeat in the Pacific was historically inevitable. He argues instead that it was only when the Japanese military prematurely abandoned its original sound strategic plan-to secure the resources Japan needed and establish a viable defensible perimeter for the Empire-that the Allies were able to regain the initiative and lock Japanese forces into a war of attrition they were not prepared to fight. The book persuasively shows how the Japanese army and navy had both the opportunity and the capability to have fought a different and more successful war in the Pacific that could have influenced the course and outcome of World War II. It is therefore a study both of Japanese defeat and of what was needed to achieve a potential Japanese victory, or at the very least, to avoid total ruin. Wood's argument does not depend on signal individual historical events or dramatic accidents. Instead it examines how familiar events could have become more complicated or problematic under different, but nevertheless historically possible, conditions due to changes in the complex interaction of strategic and operational factors over time. Wood concludes that fighting a different war was well within the capacities of imperial Japan. He underscores the fact that the enormous task of achieving total military victory over Japan would have been even more difficult, perhaps too difficult, if the Japanese had waged a different war and the Allies had not fought as skillfully as they did. If Japan had traveled that alternate military road, the outcome of the Pacific War could have differed significantly from that we know so well-and, perhaps a little too complacently, accept.

Selection of books regarding war in Burma, the Pacific and the far East.

29 hardback and paperback books regarding the war in the Pacific and Burma. Would be of particular interest to those interested in Burma and WW2 in the far East. Ad ID: Delivery Service Consumer Credit

War in Burma and The Pacific

Collection of hardback and paperback books relating to WW2 in Burma and The Pacific. Good condition although a few do have owner's name written on spine. Ad ID: Delivery Service Consumer Credit

War In the Pacific - Pearl Harbour to Tokyo Bay - For Sale

War In the Pacific - Pearl Harbour to Tokyo Bay - The story of the bitter struggle in the Pacific Theatre of World War 11. This book Features commissioned photographs and artefacts from all the major combatants. For Sale £8 postage extra or buyer collects Published .. Local arrangements possible.

War In the Pacific - Pearl Harbour to Tokyo Bay - For Sale

War In the Pacific - Pearl Harbour to Tokyo Bay - The story of the bitter struggle in the Pacific Theatre of World War 11. This book Features commissioned photographs and artefacts from all the major combatants. For Sale £12 postage extra or buyer collects Published .. Local arrangements possible.

Pacific Glory Airlines of the Pacific ocean in Stockport

A full colour softback book detailing the Airlines of the Pacific Ocean. it is in excellent condition and postage is extra to the price required

Pacific Glory Airlines of The Pacific Ocean in Stockport

This 112 page book published by Airlife Publishing depicts Airliners from the Pacific Ocean. Full colour photographs In Exc Cond

F-117a stealth fighter 2.0 and the pacific air war

vintage microprose boxed pc games f-117a stealth fighter and the pacific air war good condition in original boxes priced to sell please email for further details Ad ID: Delivery Service Consumer Credit

KINGMAKER VINTAGE STRATEGY WAR BOARD GAME (Wars of the Roses) COMPLETE Ariel Games Original

KINGMAKER VINTAGE STRATEGY WAR BOARD GAME (Wars of the Roses) COMPLETE Ariel Games Original 'Kingmaker' Vintage Board Game This is a classic strategy board game, based around the 'Wars of the Roses'. The game comes is in superb condition. It has been carefully checked and 100% complete. All of the game components (board, cards and pieces) are 'as new'. (The rulebook has some wear/marking to the edges). The faction counters are mostly still attached to each other, so it is quite possible that the game has never been played! The box is in excellent condition with virtually no wear. All pictures in this listing are of the actual game we have for sale. The game will be very carefully packed and sent in a sturdy, custom-made outer box with protective packaging. Condition: Playing pieces & cards: MINT Rulebook: Fair - Good. Some wear/marking to edges. Board: MINT. Box: EXCELLENT - some wear to the edges Ad ID: Delivery Service Consumer Credit

U.S. Military Intervention in the Post-Cold War Era: How to

During the post--World War II era,American foreign policy prominently featured direct U.S. military intervention in the Third World. Yet the cold war placed restraints on where and how Washington could intervene until the collapse of the former Soviet Union removed many of the barriers to -- and ideological justifications for -- American intervention. Since the end of the cold war,the United States has completed several military interventions that may be guided by motives very different from those invo

THE FALKLANDS WAR MILITARY HISTORY

THE FALKLANDS WAR MILITARY HISTORY CONFLICTS IN HISTORY 20TH CENTURY WARS Read more

THE JAPANESE WAR MACHINE - BOOK

Good condition, minor tear to dust jacket. Heavy, larger than A4 size, 254 pages packed with information, photos and maps. Written informatively and factually. Edited by eminent historian S L Mayer. A gripping account of Japan's evolvement from feudalism to military might and then to abject submission. See specimen pages. Price includes postage.

THE JAPANESE WAR MACHINE - BOOK

Good condition, minor tear to dust jacket. Heavy, larger than A4 size, 254 pages packed with information, photos and maps. Written informatively and factually. Edited by eminent historian S L Mayer. A gripping account of Japan's evolvement from feudalism to military might and then to abject submission. See specimen pages. Postage included in price. Read more

THE JAPANESE WAR MACHINE - BOOK

Good condition, minor tear to dust jacket. Heavy, larger than A4 size, 254 pages packed with information, photos and maps. Written informatively and factually. Edited by eminent historian S L Mayer. A gripping account of Japan's evolvement from feudalism to military might and then to abject submission. See specimen pages. Postage included in price.

BOOK -THE JAPANESE WAR MACHINE

Good condition, minor tear to dust jacket. Heavy, larger than A4 size, 254 pages packed with information, photos and maps. Written informatively and factually. Edited by eminent historian S L Mayer. A gripping account of Japan's evolvement from feudalism to military might and then to abject submission. See specimen pages. Postage included. Read more

The great war bbc the world at war world war 1 in colour

postage 4 pounds. All play fine and in good condition. No sleeves as i kept them in a DiscGear. Read More

US Military Innovation Since the Cold War: Creation Without

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sapolsky, Harvey M. / Friedman, Benjamin / Green, Brendan Rittenhouse, PUBLISHER: Routledge, This book explains how the US military reacted to the 'Revolution in Military Affairs' (RMA), and failed to innovate its organization or doctrine to match the technological breakthroughs it brought about. Many called for the transformation of the US military in the years after the end of the Cold War, seeking the changes in organization and doctrine that would complete the RMA innovation and a commitment to counter-insurgency, peace keeping and nation building missions. This volume describes the origins, uses, and limits of the RMA technologies, examines how each of the five US armed services (categorising the Special Operations as a separate service) made their adjustments both to the technologies and the use of force, and how the role of the civilian officials and the defense industry altered in this process of change and avoidance of change. The book examines the internal politics of the services as well as civil/military relations to identify the external pressures on the services for significant change in their doctrine and weapons. Many have noted the failure of the services to innovate in what can be called the 'Second Inter-war Period' (the years after the Cold War). This book offers explanations for this failure and arguments about the possible range and desirability of military innovation in the post-Cold war era. This book will be of great interest to students of strategic studies, US defence politics, military studies, and US politics. Harvey M. Sapolsky is Professor of Public Policy and Organization in the Department of Political Science at MIT and former Director of the Security Studies Program. Benjamin H. Friedman is a Research Fellow in Defense and Homeland Security Studies at the Cato Institute and a Ph.D. Candidate in Political Science at MIT. Brendan Green is a Ph.D. Candidate in Political Science at MIT and an affiliate of the Security Studies Program.

BIG WAR MOVIE THEMES & THE WORLD OF MILITARY BANDS-VINYL

THESE 2 12" VINYL ALBUMNS COME IN ORIGINAL COVERS AND SLEEVES. THE BIG WAR MOVIE THEMES HAS ALL THE CLASSIC WAR FILM THEMES AND IS PLAYED BY GEOFF LOVE AND HIS ORCHESTRA. THE WORLD OF MILITARY BANDS PLAY CLASSICS FROM WAR MOVIE THEMES. THE PRICE IS JUST £1.50 FOR BOTH THESE ALBUMNS TOGETHER. Read More

BIG WAR MOVIE THEMES & THE WORLD OF MILITARY BANDS-VINYL

THESE 2 12" VINYL ALBUMNS COME IN ORIGINAL COVERS AND SLEEVES. THE BIG WAR MOVIE THEMES HAS ALL THE CLASSIC WAR FILM THEMES AND IS PLAYED BY GEOFF LOVE AND HIS ORCHESTRA. THE WORLD OF MILITARY BANDS PLAY CLASSICS FROM WAR MOVIE THEMES. THE PRICE IS JUST £1.00 FOR BOTH THESE ALBUMNS TOGETHER. Read More

Prisoner Of War: Voices from Behind the Wire in the Second World War Paperback

In excellent condition For you, the war is over.' These famous words marked the end of the Second World War for nearly half a million allied servicemen, Ad ID:

Collection of 25 War Military Books Lot Battle World War II Navy Civil Aircraft

Collection of 25 War Military Books, in good to very good condition all Books are in photo's, a great lot. Collection from Halstead Essex, thank you for your interest. Ad ID: Delivery Service Consumer Credit

Makers of Modern Strategy Military Thought From Machiavelli

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Edward Mead Earle, PUBLISHER: Natraj Publishers, NA

The Impact of World War 1 and World War 2,Between two wars, 9 books in tatal, £25 only for the lot.

If you have ever wanted to read about all the events in World War 1 and World War 2 and in between, then look no further. This is an amazing deal, 9 books for the price of £(each book online would cost you at least £, and the books are in immaculate condition). This does not include delivery. The buyer needs to collect and the payment only in cash(I can deliver if you live in the area, 3 miles radius). Please no time wasters. In the first instance please text or email. Thanks, Ed Ad ID: Delivery Service Consumer Credit

Dawn of war anthology x3 Strategy PC Games Warhammer

Dawn of war: anthology Strategy PC Games Warhammer Includes 3 games Dawn of war Retails Dawn of war dark crusade Dawn of war winter assault Retails £30 Selling £20 Ad ID: Delivery Services Consumer Credit

World war 2 end of war the defence medal in Bristol

The Defence Medal is a campaign medal which was awarded for: or 90 days, depending on area and nature of service Eligibility: Military and certain civilian service Campaign(s): Second World War Country: United Kingdom very good condition £15 o.n.o

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