Ripples of Battle: How Wars of the Past Still Determine how We Fight, how We Live, and how We ThinkA bestselling military historian investigates three key battles in Western history and reveals their enduring impact on civilization and the way people view the world. 8-page insert. |
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Okinawa April 1July 2 1945 | 19 |
CHAPTER 2 | 71 |
The Myth of the Lost Opportunity | 94 |
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