An Encyclopedia | World War Ii In The Pacific:

: Analysis of high-level policy-making, including the Allied dual assault strategy led by General Douglas MacArthur and Admiral Chester Nimitz .

: The work emphasizes that the war resulted from a fundamental clash of political goals—Japan's "Asia for the Asiatics" versus the American "open door" policy in China. World War II in the Pacific: An Encyclopedia

: The conflict is presented as a catalyst for significant military transformations, particularly in naval and air power. Significant Events Timeline : Analysis of high-level policy-making, including the Allied

World War II in the Pacific: An Encyclopedia