World War II in the Pacific
Series: World Book's documenting history
Publisher: World Book
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Chicago, IL
Language: eng
Number of pages: 64
ISBN-13: 9780716615101
Subjects: World War, 1939-1945; Juvenile literature; Sources
Other titles: World War 2 in the Pacific; World War Two in the Pacific
Description: "A history of World War II as it was fought in the Pacific, based on primary source documents and other historical artifacts. Features include period art works and photographs; excerpts from literary works, letters, speeches, broadcasts, and diaries; summary boxes; a timeline; maps; and a list of additional resources"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 61-62) and index.
Table of contents: title: The Axis powers; title: Japanese aggression in Asia; title: Pearl Harbor; title: Southeast Asia invaded; title: The fall of the Philippines; title: Bataan Death March; title: Women in the war; title: The conquest of Burma; title: The Battle of the Java Sea; title: The tide begins to turn; title: The battle for New Guinea; title: The battle for Guadalcanal; title: Japanese propaganda; title: American propaganda; title: Australia at war; title: Island-hopping; title: The Marianas; title: The Battle of Leyte Gulf; title: Philippines liberated; title: Kamikaze pilots; title: The brutality of war; title: Civilian suffering; title: The war in Asia; title: Bombing Japan; title: Iwo Jima; title: The struggle for Okinawa; title: Hiroshima and Nagasaki; title: Peace; title: Timeline.