“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
"This story is an adventure on a grand scale directed by powerful institutions but told via the actions of colorful characters"
In the 19th century there were many individuals who could be considered larger than life, particularly in the United States.
“an extremely readable overall look at what has been heretofore a mostly unfamiliar, neglected and forgotten phase of World War II.”
