The Conquering Tide

Archival Summary & Scope

The New York Times Bestselling second volume of Ian W. Toll's Pacific War Trilogy, this acclaimed history covers the pivotal mid-1942 to mid-1944 period. Toll details the "conquering tide" of Allied counteroffensives across Japan's empire, culminating in Japan's strategic defeat in the Marianas. He chronicles the largest, bloodiest, and most complex amphibious war in history, including its bitter interservice rivalries. With riveting battle scenes across air, sea, and jungle, the narrative also delves into wartime councils in Washington and Tokyo, and the crucial role of production mobilization—the secret of Allied victory. Brilliantly researched and propelled by firsthand accounts, this history illuminates the often-overlooked, decisive years of the Pacific War. "A beautiful blend of history and prose and proves again Mr. Toll’s mastery of the naval-war narrative." —Wall Street Journal. "Marvelously readable dramatic narrative." —San Francisco Chronicle.