War in the Pacific Volume 1 (Signed Edition)

War in the Pacific by Jerome T. Hagen.Signed and inscribed by the author.2010 Edition Hawaii Pacific University hardcover w/dj in like new condition(slight foxing outside pgs/slight shelf wear to dj).Bk dims:9.5x6.5x1.0in,1.58lb,348pg.The author is a retired USMC Brigadier General who flew 483 combat missions during the Vietnam War.In 1995,the"Honolulu Advertiser"commissioned him to write a series of articles to commemorate the 50th anniversary of WWII's end.This book is vol.1 of his 5 vol series on WWII warfare in the Pacific theatre.This multi-faceted book exhibits Japanese history from it's"interest in colonialism (1874-1931)"to its surrender to the Allies(9/1945).It describes the Allied vs. Japan military war tactics and battles.Other topics include"the Bataan Death March,the Death Railway,Kamikazes,"Fat Man & Little Boy",and Post-War Trials against Japanese officers accused of atrocities resulting in"920 executions".This well-written textbook type book has 67 photos and 11 maps.