World War II in the Pacific: Timelines, Facts, and Battles
From the Set America Goes to War
The Pacific front was an integral part of World War II. In this in-depth volume, readers will learn more about the military campaigns there and how they connected to the fronts in Europe and North Africa. Timelines show the progression of the war and how each battle and event tied in to the greater whole. Historical photographs give even greater context, while detailed text shows how each battle and attack affected the course and outcome of the greater war.
Booklist Review of World War II in the Pacific: Timelines, Facts, and Battles
Students who enjoy analyzing war tactics, strategies, and key dates will welcome this title in the America Goes to War series (7 titles). Concentrating on WWII, specifically U.S. forces in the Pacific, the volume uses succinct, four-page chapters to introduce major conflicts, including the attack at Pearl Harbor, the fall of the Philippines, battles in Midway and Iwo Jima, and the Japanese surrender. Enhanced with period photos, maps, and sidebars, each chapter contains two types of time lines. A vertical time line lists significant dates of the area and time period covered. The second, a color-coded time line along the bottom, highlights important events in the Pacific, along the Eastern Front, and in Europe and North Africa happening concurrently. “In Focus” sections offer more details on FDR, aircraft carriers, and other related topics.
Author: Craig Boutland
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