Hedley P. Willmott Boeken

The book has ten chapters: the first is an analysis of the build-up to the war, the next seven chapters cover the war itself and the final chapter examines how victory for the USA and the USSR shaped the subsequent history of the 20th century. The chapters are arranged as far as possible to give a clear chronological account of the war as it developed in all theatres, both on the battlefields and on the home front. Each begins with an overview of the situation at the starting point of the chapter. The following sections are each introduced by a timeline of the events covered. The main text is accompanied by maps, feature boxes on many aspects of life during the war, and brief biographies of major personalities. This enhanced version includes 16 additional pages of a gazetteer of World War II memorials, battlefields, and museums

Japan's surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 was the beginning of the United States' battle with Japan during World War II.

A portrait of World War I, one of the world's greatest human conflicts. It offers an account of the Great War combining emotive photography with personal accounts to evoke both the futility and spirit of the conflict. It explores various aspects of World War I - sea, land and the home front.

The narrative focuses on the intense military engagements between the United States and Japan following the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. Highlighting Japan's early successes in Southeast Asia and the Western Pacific, it details the fierce clashes that occurred from May 1942 to October 1943 in the Southwest Pacific. The evenly matched forces fought relentlessly, leading to exhausting battles that defined this critical period of World War II.

"A date which will live in infamy"—President Delano Roosevelt, December 7, 1941. Coinciding with the release of a high-profile film, this visually stunning volume offers an in-depth exploration of the Pearl Harbor attack, captivating readers long after the movie fades. Directed by Michael Bay and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, the film features a star-studded cast, including Oscar winners Ben Affleck and Cuba Gooding, generating significant interest in the historical event. The attack resulted in 2,395 military and civilian deaths, 1,178 wounded, and extensive damage to ships and aircraft. The narrative begins with Japan's surprise assault, marked by Commander Fuchida's code words, "TORA, TORA, TORA." Through striking images and an authoritative text, the book delves into the background of Japan's rise as a military power and the strategic decisions leading to the attack. H.P. Willmott, a seasoned writer on the topic, presents new research, including detailed tables of warships and aircraft involved. The book also addresses the controversial reasons behind the absence of a third strike on Pearl Harbor. Ultimately, it argues that this pivotal day marked not just the beginning of Japan's war but also the start of its eventual defeat, contextualizing it within the broader scope of the Pacific conflict, including the Battles of the Coral Sea and Midway.