James Ellman is an investor and historian who lives on the windward coast of Oahu with his wife and sons.
He is the author of several books and the editor of the recently released, Communiques of General MacArthur: Pacific Campaigns, July 1942-February 1945.
Of this volume, James M. Scott, Pulitzer Prize finalist and author of Black Snow and Rampage writes, "In this new book, James Ellman has done a tremendous service for historians, researchers, and Pacific War enthusiasts in assembling this vital compilation of General Douglas MacArthur's communiques. With thoughful editorial comments and keen observations, Ellman has created a must-have resource that belongs on the bookshelf of any student of World War II history."
James Duffy, author of War at the End of the World added, "This book will be an important source for anyone wishing to learn about the war in the Southwest Pacific. Its detailed descriptions of the fighting forces, American, Australian and Japanese, is indispensable to readers."
Mr. Ellman is also the author of Seeds of Victory: Defeat, Triumph and the American Way of War which is scheduled for release by Rowman & Littlefield in June, 2025.