
119. Battleground 44
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The Pacific War in 1944: Progress and Turning Points
This chapter discusses the Allies' advances in the Pacific War in 1944, focusing on the navy-led operation of island hopping, the isolation of the Japanese naval base in Rabaul, and the advance towards the Mariana islands. It also explores the American chiefs' contemplation on how to bring the war to an end considering the determination of the Japanese soldiers and the potential resistance of the Japanese people.
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