Amazon.com: Hell to Pay: Operation DOWNFALL and the Invasion of Japan, 1945-1947 (9781591143161): D. M. Giangreco: Books
I thought it was excellent. See my sort review here http://www.ww2f.com/book-reviews/48...l-invasion-japan-1945-1947-d-m-giangreco.html
If it isn't you owe me one book. :snicker: Just looked over it quickly and I've already found several points that I can use in my talk (which has been moved to March). Without going any further I'd compare it at least favorably with the Skates book.