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World War II in the Pacific.

Material type: TextTextPublication details: Chicago : World Book, c2011Description: 64 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 26 cmISBN:
  • 9780716615101
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • D 767 .W67 2011
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.
Summary: "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
Item type: Books - Reference
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Item type Current library Home library Collection Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode
Books - Reference Books - Reference National University - Manila LRC - Main Reference General Education REF D 767 .W67 2011 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) c.1 Available NULIB000009690

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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.

"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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