About this title: The soldier reading these pages would do well to reflect on the wisdom of the statement exhibited in a Japanese shrine: "Woe unto him who has not tasted defeat." Victory too often leads to overconfidence and erases the memory of mistakes. Defeat brings into sharp focus the causes that led to failure and provides a fruitful field of study for those ...
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Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Center of Military History, United States, Washington, D.C.
Date Published: 1993
Description: Good. xvii, 626 p. : ill. (some col. ), maps (some col. ); 25 cm. "World War II, 50th anniversary commemorative edition. " Originally published: Washington, DC: Office of the Chief of Military History, Dept. of the Army, 1953. read more
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Center of Military History, United States, Washington, D.C.
Date Published: 1993
Description: Very Good. xvii, 626 p. : ill. (some col. ), maps (some col. ); 25 cm. "World War II, 50th anniversary commemorative edition. " Originally published: Washington, DC: Office of the Chief of Military History, Dept. of the Army, 1953. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Office of the Chief of Military History, Dept. of the Army
Date Published: 1953
Description: Fair. GREAT COPY! ! [50th ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIVE-World War II] Pristine Pages! ! Trade Paperback has bump on bottom outer corner, about 3/4" torn off back cover. Does not effect readability. read more
Edition: 50th Anniversary Commemorative Ed.
Binding: Decorative Hardcover
Publisher: Center of Military History, United States Army, Washington, D.C.
Date Published: 1993
Description: Used-Acceptable. No Jacket. Academic, Scholarly, Research. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. 626 pp. Binding is tight and solid. Pages are unmarked. All pages are warped caused by water stain marks. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Center of Military History, Washington D.C.
Date Published: 1989
Description: Very Good. History / WWII. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. U. S. Army in World War II: The War in the Pacific. Book is clean and tightly bound with minimal shelfwear and unmarked text. No DJ. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Center of Military History United States Army, Washington D. C.
Date Published: 1993
Description: Fine. No Dust Jacket as Issued. 9h x 7w. A real nice clean unmarked 626 page book with scattered pictures and maps. Reprinted from the original 1953 edition, This is the companion volume to the one on Guadalcanal and Victory in Papua in the series on the War in the Pacific. read more
Description: Good. 1995-Hardcover-May contain old price stickers or their residue. Shows some shelf-wear on cover. -Used-Good. Hall Street Books proudly ships from Brooklyn, NY. 100% money back "No-Worry" guarantee with expedited delivery and delivery confirmation available. read more
Binding: Cloth
Publisher: United States Army, Washington D.C.
Date Published: 1995
Description: Illustrated. Fine. No Jacket. Hard Back. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. WW II--------------The outside of the pages has stain spots...........Heavy book.... read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Center of Military History, United States Army: For sale by Supt. of..., Washington, D.C.
Date Published: 1993
Description: Very good. No dust jacket. xvii, 626 p. : ill. (some col. ), maps (some col. ); 25 cm. United States Army in World War II. War in the Pacific. United States Army in World War II. The War in the Pacific. Includes: Illustrations, Maps. "World War II, 50th anniversary commemorative edition. " Originally published: Washington, DC: Office of the Chief of Military History, Dept. of the Army, 1953. Includes bibliographical references and index. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: The National Historical Society
Date Published: 1995
Description: New. Item is mailed from New York within 48 hours, and takes about 4-10 days to arrive within the USA. International Orders may take 7-14 days. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: The National Historical Society
Date Published: 1995
Description: New. ***1995 Hardcover Edition as Shown*** Looks NEW! Back cover is scuffed and has a scratch. Clean pages. Fast service. Thank you for selecting me! read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Office of the Chief of Military History Department of the Army, Washington, D. C
Date Published: 1953
Description: Very Good+ No Jacket. Size: Small 4to. Green gilt stamped cloth over boards, seal of the United States Army on front board in gilt, xvii, 626 pages, Sources, Index, Basic Military Map Symbols, 11 Tables, 25 maps in text and one that in map pocket inside back cover, 50+ black-and-white photographic illustrations. "This volume, one of the series United States Army in World War II, is the fourth to be published in the subseries The War in the Pacific. All the volumes will be closely related, and ... read more
Description: New in no jacket. pp. 626. This volume by the U.S. Armyís Center of Military was originally printed in 1953. Chapters: Prewar Plans & Preparations; The Isolation of the Philippines & the Japanese Landings; The Withdrawal to Bataan; The Siege of Bataan; & Corregidor & the Southern Islands. Dozens of tables, maps, & illustrations. Dr. Morton served overseas as a historical officer in the South Pacific area & in the Philippines during World War II. After the war he became chief of the Pacific ... read more
Edition: Special Commemorative edition by the National Historical Society
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Center of Military History, United States Army: For sale by Supt. of..., Washington, D.C.
Date Published: 1995
Description: Very good. No dust jacket. Clean, tight binding, excellent condition. xvii, 626 p. : ill. (some col. ), maps (some col. ); 25 cm. United States Army in World War II. War in the Pacific. United States Army in World War II. The War in the Pacific. Includes: Illustrations, Maps. "World War II, 50th anniversary commemorative edition. " Originally published: Washington, DC: Office of the Chief of Military History, Dept. of the Army, 1953. Includes bibliographical references and index. read more
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