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From the liberation of the Philippines to the Japanese surrender, the final volume of John C. McManus's trilogy on the US Army in the Pacific War The dawn of 1945 finds a US Army at its peak in the Pacific. Allied victory over Japan is all but assured. The only question is how many more months—or years—of fight does the enemy have left. John C. McManuss magisterial series, described by the Wall Street Journal as being “as vast and splendid as Rick Atkinsons Pulitzer Prize-winning Liberation Trilogy,” returns with this brilliant final volume. On the island of Luzon, a months-long stand-off between US and Japanese troops finally breaks open, as American soldiers push into Manila, while paratroopers and amphibious invaders capture nearby Corregidor. The Philippines are soon liberated, and Allied strategists turn their eyes to China, Iwo Jima, Okinawa, and the Japanese home islands themselves. Readers will walk in the boots of American soldiers and officers, braving intense heat, rampant disease, and a by-now suicidal enemy, determined to kill as many opponents as possible before defeat, and they will encounter Japanese soldiers faced with the terrible choice between capitulation or doom. At the same time, this outstanding narrative lays bare the titanic ego and ambition of the Pacific Wars most prominent general, Douglas MacArthur, and the complex challenges he faced in Japans unconditional surrender and Americas lengthy occupation.

In John C. McManus' "To the End of the Earth: The US Army and the Downfall of Japan, 1945", readers are taken on a gripping journey through the final chapter of World War II in the Pacific. With meticulous research and vivid storytelling, McManus chronicles the US Army's relentless campaign against Imperial Japan, culminating in the dramatic surrender of Japan that brought the war to an end.

The book delves into the complex strategies and challenges faced by the US military as they fought their way across the vast expanse of the Pacific, from the bloody battles in the Philippines to the strategic bombings of Japanese cities. McManus masterfully captures the courage and sacrifices of the American soldiers, their struggles against treacherous terrain and a determined enemy, and the profound impact of their victories on the course of history.

"To the End of the Earth" sheds light on the lesser-known aspects of the Pacific War, highlighting the crucial role played by the US Army in defeating Japan. McManus draws upon a wealth of primary sources, including firsthand accounts from veterans and declassified military documents, to present a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of the conflict.

This book is essential reading for anyone interested in World War II history, military strategy, and the human cost of war. McManus' gripping narrative and insightful analysis make "To the End of the Earth" a must-read for history buffs, students, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of this pivotal moment in history.

Dive into the pages of "To the End of the Earth" and experience the intensity of the Pacific War through the eyes of those who fought and lived through it.