X-Day, 3rd Edition

By Norman Reynolds

X-DAY is the completed story on the invasion upon the Japanese Home Islands as envisioned by American military and political leaders. We know the Japanese government and military surrendered officially on 2 September, 1945, and typical WW II books end it there. This book continues with the "what if...the bomb doesn't kaboom" concept, compelling America to engage the planned OPERATION OLYMPIC invasion on Kyushu. Extensive research on LITTLE BOY and FAT MAN potential failures and intimately involved military and political memoirs resulted in a mostly probable situation happening. In short, this assault would have become the biggest bloodbath.This book was written and developed for high schoolers and casual enthusiasts all the way up to WW II history scholars. Numerous unknown trivia is presented for reader enjoyment and satisfaction knowing the who, what, when, where, how, and why. It is written as if the reader's mind-theater is showing a movie unfolding from cover to cover in chronological order. On the other hand, the numerous topics content and details whet the reader's interest to continue doing their own research for additional enjoyment and satisfaction.

WW II is the most significant anything in the 20th century and well supported by actual historical events and personalities. Readers can readily connect the dots to envision performance and outcomes

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0H86SHPFY
• ISBN13: 9798218828561
• Release Date: October 2025
• Publisher: Norman Reynolds
• Length: 446 Pages
• Weight: 2.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 8.5" x 11.0"