World War II: The Pacific
World War II: The Pacific by David Horner, published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc in January 2010, is a 96-page exploration of the significant events and battles that characterized the Pacific theater during World War II. This edition provides a detailed account of the conflict, beginning with the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, and concluding with the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945, culminating in Japan’s surrender on September 2, 1945.
Readers will find a comprehensive examination of both naval and jungle battles, including pivotal encounters in the Coral Sea, Medway, Leyte, Guadalcanal, New Guinea, and Burma. The book delves into the complexities of this war, highlighting its impact on Asia and the decline of European colonial power. With a focus on military history, this work serves as an informative resource for those interested in understanding the multifaceted nature of the Pacific conflict.
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The war in the Pacific began with the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, and ended with the atomic bombs on Hirsoshima and Nagasaki in August 1945leading to the surrender in Tokyo Bay on September 2, 1945. It was a war of great naval battles, such as those in the Coral Sea, at Medway, and at Leyte, and of grim jungle battles, at Guadalcanal, New Guinea, and Burma. This book explores the many facets of this complicated conflict, which reshaped the face of Asia and splintered European invincibility as a colonial power.
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