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Title: A Nice Little Book on the Thoughts of a Master in his Field
Review: H.P. Willmott is the master of the WWII Pacific Theatre. He's forgotten more than most scholars will ever know. But this book is a bit odd. You are better off thinking of it as Willmott's essay on the May 1942-October 1943 period. He touches on everything important, make some fascinating and provocative points, but does not go into anything at length. Some will find this frustrating, but I think this is an easy read (and I do not always find his style that accessible) expressing the thoughts of an expert on what he knows best. Footnotes are very limited. It does not go into anything in sufficient depth to qualify as a quality monograph, but you will find it accessible and provacative.
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