Hurricane at Biak: MacArthur against the Japanese, May-August 1944 SYNOPSIS
In late May 1944, troops of General Douglas MacArthurﾽs Hurricane Task Force invaded the island of Biak, off the northwest coast of New Guinea. Over the following weeks, they waged a desperate fight against a fanatical enemy bent on annihilation. This is the story of that battle.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Marc D. Bernstein is a professional researcher and writer specializing in modern U.S. military history. He holds advanced degrees in history, law and business and is a member of the Society for Military History. He has written for Naval History, Naval Aviation News, and other publications. His principal areas of interest include World War II in the Pacific, and the Korean and Vietnam wars.
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Biak Island, off the northwest coast of New Guinea, was the site of one of the bloodiest battles fought by American troops against the Japanese in World War II. In the spring of 1944, the Japanese Imperial Navy held Biak as their most important island in the Pacific. MacArthur needed its airfields in order to continue his advance towards the Phillippines. The Japanese had 12,00 defenders on Biak, dug in and ready to fight to the last man. Casualties were heavy on both sides. Highly recommended for military history students and World War II buffs, Marc Bernstine's Hurricane At Biak: Macarthur Against The Japanese, May - August 1944 is a vivid, comprehensive reconstruction of that horrific campaign and an invaluable contribution to World War II studies.
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