World War II in the Pacific: From Pearl Harbor to Nagasaki

by R. Conrad Stein

Overview

When the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, the United States was thrust into World War II. The war with Japan would last four grueling years. Bold leaders, such as General Douglas MacArthur and President Franklin Roosevelt, would lead the United States to victory. Author R. Conrad Stein explores the historic carrier-based naval battles, the "island hopping" campaigns, the home front, and the beginning of the atomic age.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780766036406
Publisher:	Enslow Publishing, LLC
Publication date:	01/16/2011
Series:	United States at War Series
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	6.50(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.47(d)
Age Range:	10 - 15 Years

Editorial Reviews

United States at War series. Published spring 2011. These overviews focus on history, political significance, and military strategy and action, and how the title wars' outcomes affected future events. The authors creatively utilize quotes from political leaders, soldiers, and citizens of countries fighting in the wars. Color and black-and-white photographs and maps help spruce up an uninspired design. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind., The Horn Book Guide Spring 2012

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