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World War II in the Pacific. / World War 2 in the Pacific World War Two in the Pacific - Chicago, IL : World Book, ©2011. - 64 pages; illustrations, maps; 27 cm. - World Book's documenting history. . - World Book's documenting history. .

Includes bibliographical references (pages 61-62) 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.

ISBN: 9780716615101 071661510X 9780716614982 0716614987

LCCN: 2010008910

Subjects--Meeting Names:
World War (1939-1945)

Subjects--Chronological Terms:
1939-1945

Subjects--Topical Terms:
World War, 1939-1945--Pacific Area--Juvenile literature.
World War, 1939-1945--Pacific Area --Sources --Juvenile literature.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Juvenile works.
Sources.

LC Class. No.: D767 / .W64 2011

Dewey Class. No.: 940.54/26