WW2 US The Final Betrayal Mountbatten, MacArthur and the tragedy of Japanese POWs Used Hardcover Reference Book

WW2 US The Final Betrayal: Mountbatten, MacArthur and the Tragedy of Japanese POWs is a comprehensive reference book examining the treatment of Allied prisoners of war in Japanese custody during the Second World War. The volume explores the roles played by prominent military leaders, including Lord Louis Mountbatten and General Douglas MacArthur, in the diplomatic and military responses to the plight of POWs after Japan’s surrender. Drawing on government records, eyewitness accounts, and postwar documentation, the book analyzes the issues of repatriation, accountability, and justice faced by surviving prisoners. This used hardcover edition provides detailed context on the geopolitical factors influencing the Allied approach to Japanese war crimes and the impact of these decisions on former captives. Suitable for researchers, collectors, and those studying twentieth-century military history, this title offers an in-depth inquiry into a seldom-examined aspect of the Pacific War and its aftermath.  Total of 192 pages.