Gods of War

by John Toland

Book Overview

The rivalry of World War II strains the close bond between the American McGlynn family and the Japanese Toda family. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0385180071
• ISBN13: 9780385180078
• Release Date: February 1985
• Publisher: Doubleday Books
• Length: 598 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Extremely understandable

I have read extensively on WW2 always being a history buff. I found this novel offering good perspective on both sides but mainly to explain the feelings of the people involved. Those that must do the killing and live with the memories forever. I enjoyed War and Remembrance and Winds of War by Wouk. I think Mr. Toland has a very different approach that has made this historical event extremely understandable. I will plan on reading more of his writings.

inspired view of the war in the Pacific

Toland tells the story of the war in the Pacific from the point of view of Japan - or at least an American family born in Japan and sympathetic, yet fighting. Several threads of action are followed through all the major land battles in the Pacific with characters fighting on both sides. I have read Rising Sun. This is a novel. It is a great way to experience the history of WWII. I want to buy the next one, Occupation.

gods of war

Informative-I WAS IN THIS WAR..very factual in giving me the affect and reactions of the people of Japan that I DID NOT KNOW. . Thank you Mr.Toland