The powerful and riveting new book in the multimillion-selling Killing series by Bill O'Reilly and Martin DugardAutumn 1944. World War II is nearly over in Europe but is escalating in the Pacific; where American soldiers face an opponent who will go to any length to avoid defeat. The Japanese army follows the samurai code of Bushido; stipulating that surrender is a form of dishonor. Killing the Rising Sun takes readers to the bloody tropical-island battlefields of Peleliu and Iwo Jima and to the embattled Philippines; where General Douglas MacArthur has made a triumphant return and is plotting a full-scale invasion of Japan.Across the globe in Los Alamos; New Mexico; Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer and his team of scientists are preparing to test the deadliest weapon known to mankind. In Washington; DC; FDR dies in office and Harry Truman ascends to the presidency; only to face the most important political decision in history: whether to use that weapon. And in Tokyo; Emperor Hirohito; who is considered a deity by his subjects; refuses to surrender; despite a massive and mounting death toll. Told in the same page-turning style of Killing Lincoln; Killing Kennedy; Killing Jesus; Killing Patton; and Killing Reagan; this epic saga details the final moments of World War II like never before.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. This is an excellent study of Japan's minisub programBy Robert AbelThis is an excellent study of Japan's minisub program; focusing on the six that attacked Pearl Harbor and other places in WWII. It also contains the fates of most of these undersea craft; and I believe covers the subject very well. I heartily recommend this book to all Pacific fans of WWII as well as others interested in submarines in general.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. 'Respectfully And Expertly Written; Packed With Photos And Subject ...By Customer'Respectfully And Expertly Written; Packed With Photos And Subject Matter That Answer Many Long Standing Questions. A Highly Valued 'Gold Standard' Addition To My Submarine Library. Thank You Sir! And Please Author More Books.'2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Fascinating bookBy Caleb HagartyThis book was fascinating; all presented information was backed with interesting details. I also enjoyed the red outlined "off topic side points".
