Pacific Air and Sea War

Author: Wang Shujun
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Publish Date: 2005-06-01
Features: The work begins on December 6, 1941, with Japan's surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, marking the full outbreak of the Pacific War. As time progresses, it sequentially presents the intense battles of over 30 air and sea engagements in the Pacific War to the readers. Battles such as the Battle of the Java Sea, the Battle of Wake Island, the Battle of the Coral Sea, the U.S. air and sea counterattack against Japan, the Battle of Savo Island, and others are vividly depicted. The narrative concludes on September 2, 1945, with Japan signing the Instrument of Surrender on the U.S. battleship "Missouri." The war lasted 3 years and 10 months. With vivid brushstrokes and brilliant language, the author brings to life the scenes of numerous air and sea battles in the Pacific War, making readers feel as if they are witnessing the events firsthand. Moreover, the author has specially equipped the book with battle maps, diagrams, route maps, and more for military enthusiasts, providing insightful commentary on each battle. Readers are sure to benefit greatly from this work. The Pacific War is a tale of earth-shaking and ghost-moving proportions. It combines aerial, surface, land-island, and underwater operations, characterized by its cruelty, intensity, and grand scale. It is closely related to the Anti-Japanese War of the Chinese people and is indeed a treasure trove of immense value in the history of human warfare. Starting with Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor, the book meticulously records the Battle of Malaya, the Battle of the Coral Sea, the Battle of Midway, the Battle of Guadalcanal, the Battle of the Marianas, the Battle of Okinawa, the air raid on Tokyo, and the surrender on the "Missouri." The 3 years and 10 months of bloody battles vividly recreate a magnificent and awe-inspiring panorama of the Pacific War. Former Director of the Department of Asian Studies at New York City University, Dr. Tang Degang, has written the preface for this book.