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"Extraordinary Leaders" juxtaposes the wartime correspondence of Uncle Vernon Jannotta Jr., a U.S. Navy LCI commander who served in the Solomons and Philippines and earned multiple decorations, with the diaries of Japanese Ensign Kotarō Kawanishi, posted to Bougainville. Spanning 1942‑1945, the book offers first‑hand accounts of two opposing officers, detailing offensive and defensive operations on Bougainville and the broader Pacific theater. The dual narrative provides a unique perspective on the experiences of U.S. and Japanese naval personnel during World War II.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: History/Military History
Authors: Joseph E. Jannotta
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