The war in the Pacific from Pearl Harbor to Tokyo Bay Gailey, Harry A. creator text bibliography cau Novato, CA Presidio 1997, ©1995 1997 1st pbk. ed. monographic eng print x, 534 pages, 14 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps ; 22 cm A widely praised Pacific War historian--and author of The Liberation of Guam--draws on his extensive knowledge and new scholarship to shape this detailed treatment of the war against Japan, carefully examining the close interaction between naval, air, and land forces in every military operation. Roots of conflict -- Isolationism and complacency -- Japanese military preparations -- The Day of Infamy -- The Japanese tidal wave -- Java, Coral Sea, and Midway -- The Guadalcanal ordeal -- The tide turns: New Guinea, and Bougainville -- Plan Orange executed -- Victory in New Guinea -- The Marianas secured -- Return to the Philippines -- Advance to Luzon -- The noose tightens: Iwo Jima and Okinawa -- The killing time -- Unconditional surrender. Harry A. Gailey. Includes bibliographical references (pages 499-508) and index. po----- World War, 1939-1945 Campaigns Pacific Area Military campaigns Pacific Area World War (1939-1945) fast (OCoLC)fst01180924 1939-1945 fast D767 .G28 1997 940.54/26 0891416161 9780891416166 089141486X 9780891414865 94032493 CGP 970404 20220615173630.3 in00004582630 eng