THE PACIFIC WAR FROM PEARL HARBOR TO GUADALCANAL©
The Pacific War Historical Society presents an illustrated history of the Pacific War from Pearl Harbor to Guadalcanal
Text and Web-site by James K. Bowen
Convener, Pacific War Historical Society
The Japanese attack on the United States Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor occurred when Japan and the United States were at peace and while Japanese and American diplomats were discussing diplomatic solutions to the problems that had arisen between the two countries. In this picture the battleship USS West Virginia is resting on the bottom of Pearl Harbor after Japanese air-launched torpedoes have ripped open the ship's hull.
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A new Pacific War web-site featuring interactive animations of key Pacific War battles, including Coral Sea, Midway, and Guadalcanal is now online. These excellent animations should assist viewers to follow text descriptions of very complex battles such as Midway and Coral Sea. Strongly recommended. |
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INDEX TO THE PACIFIC WAR 1941- 1943
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PACIFIC WAR MAPS (recommended screen resolution about 800 by 600 pixels)
THE GATHERING PACIFIC STORM 1941 - 1942
Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor, 7 December 1941
Japan attacks Malaya, British Borneo, & the Dutch East Indies (Text being revised)
Japan's attack on the Philippines
THE BATTLE FOR AUSTRALIA BEGINS, 23 JANUARY 1942
Australia under threat from Japan
Japanese aggression exposes the inadequacy of Australia's defences
Japan's navy and army leaders debate Australia's fate
Japan invades the Australian Territory of New Guinea
MacArthur-a flawed general takes command of Australia's defence
Japanese attacks on the Australian mainland
AMERICA FIGHTS BACK
Bold American carrier raids derail Japan's invasion timetables and strategic priorities
THE AMERICAN AND JAPANESE NAVAL AIR SERVICES
The American and Japanese naval air services compared
THE BATTLE OF THE CORAL SEA - MAY 1942
The Battle of the Coral Sea - Japan's first attempt to isolate Australia from the United States
THE BATTLE OF MIDWAY - JUNE 1942
The
Battle of Midway - Turning point of the Pacific War
THE FIGHTING YORKTOWN (CV-5)
A short illustrated history of the aircraft carrier that played a vital role in defeating Japan
THE KOKODA CAMPAIGN - JULY 1942 to JANUARY 1943
The Kokoda Campaign -Japan's second attempt to isolate Australia from the United States
Note: This link takes the viewer to the Battle for Australia web-site Index. Please scroll to the Kokoda Campaign.
THE BATTLE FOR GUADALCANAL - 7 AUGUST 1942 TO 7 FEBRUARY 1943
Guadalcanal - Japan's third attempt to isolate Australia from the United States
JAPANESE WAR CRIMES 1937-1945
Atrocities
of the Imperial Japanese Army and Navy and the long history of denial
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND TO THE PACIFIC WAR 1941-1945
Imperial Japan's Path to World War II:
Nazi Germany's Path to World War II:
HISTORICAL FOUNDATIONS OF JAPAN'S MILITARY AGGRESSION
WORLD WAR II ISSUES
Was the atomic bombing of Japan justifiable?
Where
does the Battle of the Atlantic rank in the pivotal battles of World War II?
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This web-site includes references to historical source material. That source material includes other web-sites, printed publications, films and video material related to aspects of the Pacific War between 1941 and 1943. Reference to those sources does not necessarily imply endorsement by the Pacific War Historical Society of the material contained in those sources or views expressed in those sources.
