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In a series of searching examinations of the structure, ethos, and goals of the Japanese military establishment, Edward J. Drea offers new material on its tactics, operations, doctrine, and leadership during the Second World War

About the Author

Edward J. Drea works in the Historical Office of the Office of the Secretary of Defense. He is the author of MacArthur’s ULTRA: Codebreaking and the War against Japan, 1942–1945.

Reviews

"An excellent analysis of the imperial Japanese army's behaviour, including that of the Supreme Commander, the Emperor, during World War II" Journal of Asian Affairs "Drea's book should be read by anyone who wishes to understand why the Japanese armed forces and their leaders acted as they did during World War II" Naval War College Review "Here in one coherent package is a series of articles that captures the assessment of a senior scholar of Japanese military history... Many of Drea's pieces cut to the heart of the Japanese military phenomenon of the twentieth century." Carl Boyd, author of Hitler's Japanese Confidant: General Oshima Hiroshi and Magic Intelligence, 1941-1945 "The experience and remarkable historical and linguistic knowledge that Drea brings to this book are unsurpassable... Every one of these essays contains material that contributes importantly to the advancement of general - not merely specialist - knowledge." Roger J. Spiller, George C. Marshall Professor of Military History, U.S. Army Command and General Staff College.