<DIV>Critical acclaim for The Battle for Okinawa<br><br>"An indispensable account of the fighting and of Okinawa's role in the Japanese defense of the home islands." --The Wall Street Journal<br><br>"A fascinating, highly intelligent glance behind the Japanese lines." --Kirkus Reviews<br><br>"The most interesting of the 'last battle of the war' books." --The Washington Post.<br><br>"A fascinating insider's view of the Japanese command." --Dallas Morning News<br><br>COLONEL HIROMICHI YAHARA was the senior staff officer of the 32nd Japanese Army at Okinawa.<br><br>A Military Book Club Main Selection</div>