The ultimate battle : Okinawa 1945--the last epic struggle of World War II by Bill Sloan

"The Ultimate Battle is a compelling, immensely evocative story of one of the largest, most fiercely fought battles in American history. Here is that gigantic struggle, the defining battle of the Pacific War, seen primarily through the experiences of the sailors, soldiers, and airmen who suffered through it. This is a terrific work." - Donald L. Miller, author of Masters of the Air and D-Days in the Pacific