In late May 1944, troops of General Douglas MacArthur’s Hurricane Task Force invaded the island of Biak, off the northwest coast of New Guinea. Over the following weeks, they waged a desperate fight against a fanatical enemy bent on annihilation. This is the story of that battle. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Marc D. Bernstein is a professional researcher and writer specializing in modern U.S. military history. He holds advanced degrees in history, law and business and is a member of the Society for Military History. He has written for Naval History, Naval Aviation News, and other publications. His principal areas of interest include World War II in the Pacific, and the Korean and Vietnam wars.