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The war in the Pacific : from Pearl Harbor to Tokyo Bay /

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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.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Gailey, Harry A.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Novato, CA : Presidio, 1997, ©1995.
Edition:1st pbk. ed.
Subjects:
World War, 1939-1945 > Campaigns > Pacific Area.
Military campaigns.
Pacific Area.
1939-1945
Table of Contents:
  • 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.