140 Days to Hiroshima: The Story of Japan's Last Chance to Avert Armageddon by D

Description: 140 Days to Hiroshima by David Dean Barrett "Deeply researched and carefully nuanced . . . Barrett shrewdly integrates essential military realities with the potent domestic cross currents affecting leaders on both sides of the Pacific."-Richard B. Frank, author of DownfallHere are the secret strategy sessions, fierce debates, looming assassinations, and planned invasions that resulted in historys first use of nuclear weapons in combat, and the ensuing chaos as the Japanese government struggled to respond to the reality of nuclear war. As World War II neared its end and Americas strategic bombing campaign incinerated Japans cities, two military giants locked in a death embrace of cultural differences and diplomatic intransigence. United States leaders called for the "unconditional surrender" of the Japanese Empire while weighing an invasion, Downfall, that would have dwarfed D-Day. Their enemy responded with a last-ditch plan: Ketsu-Go, calling for the suicidal resistance of every able-bodied citizen in "The Decisive Battle" for the homeland. But had Emperor Hirohitos generals miscalculated how far the Americans had come in developing the atomic bomb, historys deadliest weapon? How close did President Harry Truman come to ordering the invasion of Japan? Within the Japanese Supreme Council at the Direction of War, a.k.a. "The Big Six," Foreign Minister Shigenori Tg risked assassination to save his country from annihilation. But the Big Six remained defiant. They refused to surrender even after the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. How did Japanese leaders come to this impasse? The answers lie in this nearly day-by-day account of the struggle to end the most destructive conflict in history."Reads like a Tom Clancy thriller . . . a gripping, day-by-day account."- Flint Whitlock, editor of WWII Quarterly magazine and coauthor of The Depths of Courage FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography David Dean Barrett is a military historian, specializing in World War II. He has published work in WWII Quarterly magazine, U.S. Military History Review, and Global War Studies. He is the history content consulting producer for Lou Reda Productions two-hour documentary on "Heroes of the Sky: The Real Mighty Eighth," which will air as a primetime global event on National Geographic in May of 2020. David has been a frequent guest speaker for more than a decade on the use of the atomic bomb in the final days of WWII and the end of the Pacific War. Mr. Barrett began his career as a professional historian late in life, after spending nearly thirty years in Information Technology. David was awarded his masters degree in history from the University of Colorado, Denver, in the summer of 2006. Six years later, in 2012, he officially entered his new profession, opening the doors of One with History, Inc. Mr. Barrett lives in Littleton, Colorado. Review "Barrett drops you right into the situation rooms with the most powerful figures in the world during the most critical days of the 20th century-the climax of World War II. Innovatively structured, highly detailed, and well-documented, this book will draw you in from page one." -A.J. Baime, New York Times bestselling author of The Accidental President: Harry S. Truman and the Four Months that Changed the World "140 Days to Hiroshima is a deeply researched and carefully nuanced narrative, especially powerful on US and Japanese decision-making throughout 1945, culminating in Japans surrender. David Dean Barrett shrewdly integrates essential military realities with the potent domestic cross currents affecting leaders on both sides of the Pacific." -Richard B. Frank, author of Downfall: The End of the Imperial Japanese Empire "A detailed, almost day-by-day account of political debates that preceded Japans surrender in World War II. . . . A nonrevisionist, reflective, opinionated, intensely researched WWII history." -Kirkus Reviews "Historian Barrett debuts with an impressively researched chronicle of the months leading up to the atomic bombing of Hiroshima.... By capturing both sides of the conflict, Barrett generates drama despite the inevitability of the books conclusion. Military history buffs will be riveted." -Publishers Weekly "Reading like a Tom Clancy thriller, David Dean Barretts 140 Days to Hiroshima is a gripping, day-by-day account of the run-up to, and the aftermath of, one of the most cataclysmic and world-changing events of all time-the atomic bombing of two Japanese cities. Heres the inside story of why the Japanese high command was so determined to plunge ahead toward defeat in a war they could not possibly win." -Flint Whitlock, editor of WWII Quarterly magazine and co-author of The Depths of Courage: American Submariners at War with Japan "David Dean Barretts detailing of the ruling militarists iron grip on Japanese decision-making-even after two atomic bombs and the Soviet entry into the Pacific War-should finally put to rest any notion that the Japanese were trying to surrender. As 140 Days to Hiroshima clearly shows, it was the bomb that influenced the Emperor to make his historic interventions forcing his government to finally surrender. Yet even then, Japans military almost derailed Hirohitos decree to end the war." -D. M. Giangreco, author of Hell to Pay: Operation Downfall and the Invasion of Japan, 1945-1947 "140 Days to Hiroshima utterly destroys the revisionist fictions that Japan would have surrendered months earlier if only they had been notified that they could retain their emperor, and that Truman dropped the bombs to awe the Soviets rather than to defeat an already-defeated Japan. It is an important book and a gripping read." -Robert James Maddox, author of Weapons for Victory: The Hiroshima Decision, and editor of Hiroshima in History "David Dean Barretts 140 Days to Hiroshima offers a comprehensive and definitive account of the events and decision making that culminated in the American use of atomic weapons against Japan in August 1945. Barretts meticulous and balanced review of the evidence makes it clear that the circumstances at the time justify Trumans decision to use atomic weapons." -Michael Kort, professor of social science at Boston University and author of The Columbia Guide to Hiroshima and the Bomb "The interplay between the leaders of Japan and America during the conclusion of the Pacific War-when some leaders in Japan did their best to lead their country to surrender-is a narrative of human drama that still challeng Review Quote "Barrett drops you right into the situation rooms with the most powerful figures in the world during the most critical days of the 20th century--the climax of World War II. Innovatively structured, highly detailed, and well-documented, this book will draw you in from page one." --A.J. Baime, New York Times bestselling author of The Accidental President: Harry S. Truman and the Four Months that Changed the World " 140 Days to Hiroshima is a deeply researched and carefully nuanced narrative, especially powerful on US and Japanese decision-making throughout 1945, culminating in Japans surrender. David Dean Barrett shrewdly integrates essential military realities with the potent domestic cross currents affecting leaders on both sides of the Pacific." -- Richard B. Frank, author of Downfall: The End of the Imperial Japanese Empire "A detailed, almost day-by-day account of political debates that preceded Japans surrender in World War II. . . . A nonrevisionist, reflective, opinionated, intensely researched WWII history." -- Kirkus Reviews "Historian Barrett debuts with an impressively researched chronicle of the months leading up to the atomic bombing of Hiroshima.... By capturing both sides of the conflict, Barrett generates drama despite the inevitability of the books conclusion. Military history buffs will be riveted." -- Publishers Weekly "Reading like a Tom Clancy thriller, David Dean Barretts 140 Days to Hiroshima is a gripping, day-by-day account of the run-up to, and the aftermath of, one of the most cataclysmic and world-changing events of all time--the atomic bombing of two Japanese cities. Heres the inside story of why the Japanese high command was so determined to plunge ahead toward defeat in a war they could not possibly win." -- Flint Whitlock, editor of WWII Quarterly magazine and co-author of The Depths of Courage: American Submariners at War with Japan "David Dean Barretts detailing of the ruling militarists iron grip on Japanese decision-making--even after two atomic bombs and the Soviet entry into the Pacific War--should finally put to rest any notion that the Japanese were trying to surrender. As 140 Days to Hiroshima clearly shows, it was the bomb that influenced the Emperor to make his historic interventions forcing his government to finally surrender. Yet even then, Japans military almost derailed Hirohitos decree to end the war." --D. M. Giangreco, author of Hell to Pay: Operation Downfall and the Invasion of Japan, 1945-1947 " 140 Days to Hiroshima utterly destroys the revisionist fictions that Japan would have surrendered months earlier if only they had been notified that they could retain their emperor, and that Truman dropped the bombs to awe the Soviets rather than to defeat an already-defeated Japan. It is an important book and a gripping read." --Robert James Maddox, author of Weapons for Victory: The Hiroshima Decision, and editor of Hiroshima in History "David Dean Barretts 140 Days to Hiroshima offers a comprehensive and definitive account of the events and decision making that culminated in the American use of atomic weapons against Japan in August 1945. Barretts meticulous and balanced review of the evidence makes it clear that the circumstances at the time justify Trumans decision to use atomic weapons. He convincingly demonstrates that the Japanese government was not prepared to surrender on terms acceptable to the United States and its allies prior to the attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, that President Truman and his top advisors understood this, and that Trumans sole objective in resorting to atomic weapons was to end the war as soon as possible and thereby save American lives. Barrett further demonstrates that there were estimates for American casualties in the projected invasion of Japan that exceeded 500,000 and that the use of atomic bombs against Hiroshima and Nagasaki was the key factor in bringing about Japans surrender." -- Michael Kort, professor of social science at Boston University and author of The Columbia Guide to Hiroshima and the Bomb "The interplay between the leaders of Japan and America during the conclusion of the Pacific War--when some leaders in Japan did their best to lead their country to surrender--is a narrative of human drama that still challenges minds around the world. David Dean Barretts work is an important contribution to an in-depth understanding." -- Kazuhiko Togo, professor at Kyoto Sangyo University; former Ambassador of Japan to the Netherlands; grandson of former Japanese Foreign Minister Shigenori Togo Description for Sales People * Among the greatest historical "what-ifs" in human history: Seventy-plus years after the fact, the use of atomic bombs by the US in World War II remains one of the most controversial decisions of the 20th Century, and this book unpacks the human drama that led to the decision, including the frustrating near-misses in diplomacy that could have prevented it * Starring role for a forgotten historical figure: First book on WWIIs final days to focus on Japans Foreign Minister Shigenori Togo, the only civilian member of Japans "Big Six" cabinet and the only leader willing to risk his life opposing the militarists in an attempt to save his country from annihilation * Countdown drama: Nail-biting action within two war rooms. Although the end result is known, the author elicits the readers suspension of disbelief, as though these men can do SOMETHING to prevent nuclear annihilation * The culture of Japanese leadership: A rare and insightful look by an American historian at the cultural touchstones guiding Japanese Emperor Hirohito, Prime Minister Kantaro Suzuki, and the generals within the governments "Big Six" cabinet * Three different spheres of war: New insight into the coinciding high-stakes narratives of the Pacific War--1) the battles and bombing raids, 2) the war diplomacy, and 3) the scientific development of the atomic bomb * Historical foils: The most stressful hours, days, and months of President Harry Trumans presidency juxtaposed with that of the only non-military man in the Big Six--Foreign Minister Togo--both desperately seeking an end to the war * Hot market for WWII and President Truman: The past decade has shown an insatiable appetite for books on World War II and President Harry Truman * Credentialed and connected author: Barrett has published on this topic in large features in WWII Quarterly Magazine , US Military History Review, , and Global War Studies , and is a frequent lecturer and guest speaker on the atomic bomb, and has organized military academic conferences with figures like Richard Frank, Mark Walker, and Jacob Hamblin * Includes 20 to 30 black-and-white photos Details ISBN1635767520 Author David Dean Barrett Short Title 140 Days to Hiroshima Pages 384 Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 1635767520 ISBN-13 9781635767520 Format Paperback Country of Publication United States Publication Date 2021-05-18 NZ Release Date 2021-05-18 US Release Date 2021-05-18 UK Release Date 2021-05-18 Publisher Diversion Books Imprint Diversion Books Place of Publication New York DEWEY 940.5425 Audience General AU Release Date 2021-08-24 Subtitle The Story of Japans Last Chance to Avert Armageddon Illustrations Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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