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Overview
Beginning with a look at the readiness of the Imperial Japanese Army and Navy and the United States armed forces, this book gives a detailed account of the Allies’ brutal five-year struggle with Japan. It examines the interrelationship of land, sea, and air forces as they battled over the vast reaches of the Pacific Theater of War.Synopsis
Here is one of a sixteen-volume series—composed of ten texts and six atlases—developed and written by the faculty of the United States Military Academy at West Point. This unprecedented series weaves the complexities of individual historical conflicts into a broader perspective, chronicling the turbulent periods of civilization. Utilizing their expertise as scholars and soldiers, the authors shed light on the crucial events and factors that shaped the execution of the world's great military campaigns. Photographs, illustrations, and maps of the campaigns—thoroughly researched for historical accuracy—are either included in the books or available as companion volumes. Each volume focuses on a specific era of warfare, bringing you into the thick of battle with a clear and accurate picture of men at war.
With the bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, the United States entered World War II as a combatant. Although the war's primary focus was on the conflict taking place in Europe, the battle in the Pacific was played out on a monumental level, whether on islands overrun by Japanese forces, or on the ocean between ships, planes, and submarines. In this work, the full breadth and scope of the Pacific theater of operations is explored and explained—from the political and military circumstances leading to the war to Japan's unconditional surrender. As in the Europe and the Mediterranean volume of this series, technological advancements, generalship, and military doctrines are examined through the significant battles, events, and personalities that shaped the course of the war.
About the Author:
General Thomas E. Griess (USA Ret.) began his military career in 1943, serving in the Pacific during World War II, and saw further action in the Korean War. He received his master's degree in civil engineering from the University of Illinois, and his PhD in history from Duke University. General Griess joined the faculty of the U.S.M.A. at West Point in 1956, and from 1969 to his retirement in 1981, served as the first head of the Department of History.