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."" --The Wall Street Journal ""A fascinating, highly intelligent glance behind the Japanese lines."" --Kirkus Reviews ""The most interesting of the 'last battle of the war' books."" --The Washington Post. ""A fascinating insider's view of the Japanese command."" --Dallas Morning News COLONEL HIROMICHI YAHARA was the senior staff officer of the 32nd Japanese Army at Okinawa. A Military Book Club Main Selection