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Japanese Pacific Island Defenses 1941-45

By: Osprey

Type: Softcover

Product Line: Fortress - World War I & II


Product Info

Title
Japanese Pacific Island Defenses 1941-45
Publisher
Category
Author
Gordon Rottman
Publish Year
2003
Pages
64
Dimensions
8x10x.25"
NKG Part #
2147397266
MFG. Part #
OSPFOR001
Type
Softcover
Series
FOR1

Description

The prolonged and bloody fighting for control of the Japanese occupied Pacific islands in World War II is a key point in 20th-century warfare. No two islands were alike in the systems and nature of their defensive emplacements, and local improvisation and command preferences affected both materials used and defensive models. This title details the establishment, construction and effectiveness of Japanese temporary and semi-permanent crew-served weapons positions and individual and small-unit fighting positions. Integrated obstacles and minefields, camouflage and the changing defensive principles are also covered.