World War II Pacific Island Guide

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Focusing on the Pacific islands involved in World War II, this comprehensive resource offers in-depth information on various geo-military aspects of the Pacific Theater. It organizes entries regionally and chronologically, detailing island names, nicknames, and wartime time zones, while also exploring physical characteristics, weather, health hazards, historical context, and military significance. The book covers strategies and operations of both Japanese and Allied forces, challenges posed by terrain, key military figures, and the islands' postwar conditions.