Implacable Foes

"Implacable Foes" is a compelling look at the final year of the Pacific war, challenging assumptions about its outcome and leaders. Authors Waldo Heinrichs and Marc Gallicchio weave together grand strategy analysis with vivid depictions of the brutal combat and experiences of American soldiers, sailors, and Marines. From the clashing personalities of MacArthur and Marshall to President Roosevelt's doubts and Truman's decision to deploy the atomic bomb, this gripping narrative sheds light on a pivotal moment in history.