The World Wars: The War In The Pacific

Detailing the major events in the Japanese-US conflict in the Second World War - from Pearl Harbor which caused America to enter the war to the use of the atom bomb which brought the war to an end.

This book provides a comprehensive outline of the battle between Japan and America which lasted for four years starting with the Japanese air attack on Pearl Harbor and ending with the dropping of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

It examines the key personalities, military strategies and human cost of the war in the Pacific, answering questions such as: How were Japanese and American civilians affected? What role did cultural differences play in the conduct of the war? Why did Japan risk attacking one of the most powerful nations on earth? Panels explaining the role of key players and strategies are scattered throughout as are fascinating photos and maps to illustrate this important part of world history.