Australia & New Zealand

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“Nicholas Thomas scoffs at the belief of some scholars that the discovery of, and landings on, islands that were tiny dots in a vast ocean were nothing more than serendipitous accidents tha

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"This story is an adventure on a grand scale directed by powerful institutions but told via the actions of colorful characters"

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In the 19th century there were many individuals who could be considered larger than life, particularly in the United States.

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“an extremely readable overall look at what has been heretofore a mostly unfamiliar, neglected and forgotten phase of World War II.”