A rare translated text by a Japanese historian, showing perspectives of the common Japanese of the war. This book received a fairly controversial rep A rare translated text by a Japanese historian, showing perspectives of the common Japanese of the war. This book received a fairly controversial reputation in Japan after several attempts by the Ministry of Education to censor certain parts. ...more
The first book-length historical study of Guam by a Chamorro scholar, Camacho's study of history and memory of World War II on Guam offers a fascinatiThe first book-length historical study of Guam by a Chamorro scholar, Camacho's study of history and memory of World War II on Guam offers a fascinating perspective both on wartime-era Guam and the war's legacy on the island....more
An environmental history of the Pacific War. Wide-ranging in its geographical and thematic scope, Bennett offers new insights on the environmental impAn environmental history of the Pacific War. Wide-ranging in its geographical and thematic scope, Bennett offers new insights on the environmental impacts of the war, its enduring legacies, and its meanings for Islanders, soldiers, and others both during and after World War II....more
An Islander-centered perspective on the Pacific War. Focuses particularly on Micronesia, and relies on a substantial archive of oral history interviewAn Islander-centered perspective on the Pacific War. Focuses particularly on Micronesia, and relies on a substantial archive of oral history interviews....more
An Islander-centered perspective on the Pacific War. Focuses particularly on Micronesia, and relies on a substantial archive of oral history interviewAn Islander-centered perspective on the Pacific War. Focuses particularly on Micronesia, and relies on a substantial archive of oral history interviews....more
An excellent book that takes on a new understanding of the Battle of Midway, specifically from the Japanese perspective, and helps to counter some of An excellent book that takes on a new understanding of the Battle of Midway, specifically from the Japanese perspective, and helps to counter some of the more popular myths surrounding the battle....more
An influential book looking at the US, Soviet, and Japanese actions in the final days of World War II. Hasegawa shows that within both the US and the An influential book looking at the US, Soviet, and Japanese actions in the final days of World War II. Hasegawa shows that within both the US and the Japanese commands, there were deep divisions about how the end of the war should be handled. Hasegawa further argues that the Soviet declaration of war against Japan, and subsequent invasion of Manchuria, was more influential on the eventual Japanese decision for unconditional surrender than were the use of the atomic bombs. An influential book looking at the US, Soviet, and Japanese actions in the final days of World War II. Hasegawa shows that within both the US and the Japanese commands, there were deep divisions about how the end of the war should be handled. Hasegawa further argues that the Soviet declaration of war against Japan, and subsequent invasion of Manchuria, was more influential on the eventual Japanese decision for unconditional surrender than were the use of the atomic bombs....more
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