World War II in the Pacific.

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"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.

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World War, 1939-1945 Pacific Area Sources Juvenile literature

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ISBN:

9780716615101

Description:

64 pages : illustrations, maps ; 27 cm

Other Title:

World War Two in the Pacific
World War 2 in the Pacific

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 61-62) and index

Contents:

The Axis powers
Japanese aggression in Asia
Pearl Harbor
Southeast Asia invaded
The fall of the Philippines
Bataan Death March
Women in the war
The conquest of Burma
The Battle of the Java Sea
The tide begins to turn
The battle for New Guinea
The battle for Guadalcanal
Japanese propaganda
American propaganda
Australia at war
Island-hopping
The Marianas
The Battle of Leyte Gulf
Philippines liberated
Kamikaze pilots
The brutality of war
Civilian suffering
The war in Asia
Bombing Japan
Iwo Jima
The struggle for Okinawa
Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Peace
Timeline

LCCN:

2010008910

Control Number:

839128

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World Book, Inc

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