One Damned Island After Another: The Saga of the Seventh - WWII Pacific Theater Military History Book | Perfect for History Buffs & WWII Enthusiasts" （如果原始标题是中文，请提供中文内容以便准确翻译优化）

This book is a saga in the true sense of the word. Yes indeed, one damned island after another. Having read scores of books about the Pacific war, most of my impression was that the Army was in the southwest Pacific and the Navy took care of the central Pacific. Admittedly, some of this prejudice stems from the fact that I’m a Naval Aviator and tend to lean that way.However, I’m also an Army Aviator. The army side of me missed out until this detailed and powerful book taught me about the central role army aviation played in the conquest of the central Pacific. From Hawaii to the Gilbert’s to the Marshalls to the Carolinas to the Marianas to Okinawa and dozens of other islands scattered across the vast pacific, army aviation slugged it out. If there’s a hero in this story, it’s the B-24 Liberator.The book details hundreds of missions, identifying specific crew members by name. It’s personal and up front. The victories, the losses, the medical challenges are all there. The story feels endless but no more endless than those fighting this long battle must have felt.The final chapter is about the Japanese surrender delegation flying to Le Shima of the coast off Okinawa in Betty bombers painted white and escorted by a flight of army P-38’s. It’s a stunning description of Japanese defeat and allied victory.Back to Navy and Army. I was disappointed that the cooperation and coordination between the Navy and Army wasn’t given more play. Two examples. My grandfather was the CO of ACORN 14, the outfit that built Hawkins Field on Betio Island, Tarawa in three weeks. These authors simply slide by that detail, not that my grandfather needed to be named. Likewise, my Dad was the CO of CASU 44 on Tinian and actually the first commanding officer of the airfield (albeit for only a few days). His outfit provided aircraft maintenance to (mostly) naval aircraft on Tinian. My point? The Army and Navy had a lot of cross pollination all across the Pacific campaign and acknowledging that would have strengthened the book. ‘Nuff said. Yes, a terrific read. Go for it.