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Descent Into Hell: Civilian Memories of the Battle of Okinawa
Ryukyu Shimpo
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Description for Descent Into Hell: Civilian Memories of the Battle of Okinawa
Paperback. Translator(s): Ealey, Mark; McLauchlan, Alastair. Num Pages: 486 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1D; HBJD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 36. Weight in Grams: 816.
In 1983, concerned about the need to record and explain the experiences of Okinawans caught up in Battle of Okinawa, the Ryukyu Shimpo carried out several hundred interviews with survivors. With explanatory comment added, this was published first in serial form, then later as a book. More often than not, talking in detail about their experiences and visiting the caves and shelters where they spent weeks on end as the U.S. bombardment destroyed everything above ground was a cathartic experience for those who came forward to tell their stories.
Ten of thousands of Okinawans were killed in the ... Read more
In 1983, concerned about the need to record and explain the experiences of Okinawans caught up in Battle of Okinawa, the Ryukyu Shimpo carried out several hundred interviews with survivors. With explanatory comment added, this was published first in serial form, then later as a book. More often than not, talking in detail about their experiences and visiting the caves and shelters where they spent weeks on end as the U.S. bombardment destroyed everything above ground was a cathartic experience for those who came forward to tell their stories.
Ten of thousands of Okinawans were killed in the ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
MerwinAsia
Condition
New
Number of Pages
250
Place of Publication
Portland, United States
ISBN
9781937385262
SKU
V9781937385262
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Ref
99-10
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