Critical acclaim for The Battle for Okinawa. "An indispensable account of the fighting and of Okinawa's role in the Japanese defense of the home islands." </br>The Wall Street Journal. "A fascinating, highly intelligent glance behind the Japanese lines." </br>Kirkus Reviews. "The most interesting of the 'last battle of the war' books." </br>The Washington Post.. "A fascinating insider's view of the Japanese command." </br>Dallas Morning News. COLONEL HIROMICHI YAHARA was the senior staff officer of the 32nd Japanese Army at Okinawa.. A Military Book Club Main Selection