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Fascinating Information On "Stepchild" Theater of WWII
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The Pacific War Encyclopedia
James F. Dunnigan , and Albert A. Nofi
Manufacturer: Facts on File
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0816034397

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Fascinating Information On "Stepchild" Theater of WWII.......2005-11-16

I generally agree with the review by "A Reader". This book is a compendium of numbers and lists as well as fascinating info from this step-child of the WWII theaters. The book seems to give a lot more ink to Australian/Canadian/British forces in the Pacific than any other I have read, i.e. it appears to be a book written by and maybe mostly for our Aussie, Brit, & Canadian cousins - not TOO much, just more than I expected. That was not info that I needed for purposes of researching my Grandfather's service in the Paciifc Theater with the U.S. Army. Also, it did not go into great detail about each island hop in the campaigns as I was hoping, but it does offer lots of information that I have never seen in print elsewhere. Overall, a must for any Pacific War library.

Enjoyable and Worthwhile--Buy it!.......2001-08-09

Highly enjoyable encyclopedia on WWII in the Pacific. Lots of unusual and interesting information about the Pacific War. Presented in encyclopedia format similar to the Oxford Companion on WWII. Contains entries covering battles, geography, logistics and military hardware. You'll find interesting tidbits on things like typical magazine loads for various classes of A/C carriers, discussions on aircrew training and tactics and economic factors. This book covers a lot of ground and highlights some of the areas that are overlooked by other books. The only thing I was disappointed with was the brevity of some of the entries. I would have preferred a thicker volume with more intensive coverage (and a consequently higher $). This book is a good value and worthwile for anyone with an interest in history and especially WWII.

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The Pacific War Encyclopedia (Vol. 2)
James F. Dunnigan , and Albert A. Nofi
Manufacturer: Facts on File
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Binding: Hardcover

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Central Pacific: The First Battles: The Marshall Cavendish Encyclopedia Of World War II

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Central Pacific: The First Battles: The Marshall Cavendish Encyclopedia Of World War II
Collins
Manufacturer: Orbis Publishing
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: B000JFA4S4

The Marshall Cavendish Illustrated Encyclopedia of World War II, Central Pacific: The First Battles, Volume XIX

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The Marshall Cavendish Illustrated Encyclopedia of World War II, Central Pacific: The First Battles, Volume XIX
Jr., Brigadier General James L. (Consulta Collins
Manufacturer: New York: Marshall Cavendish Corp. 1972
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: B000LUYHLW

World War II in the Pacific: An Encyclopedia (Garland Military History of the United States)

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World War II in the Pacific: An Encyclopedia (Garland Military History of the United States)
S. Sandler
Manufacturer: Routledge
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Library Binding

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ASIN: 0815318839

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All levels of this world-altering conflict are comprehensively treated
Word War Ii in the Pacific lasted forty-five months and caused tens of thousands of battle casualties. This reference features a sweeping array of topics that go beyond battles and hardware and address everything from high policy-making, grand strategy, and the significant persons and battles in the conflict to the organization of Allied and Japanese divisions, aircraft, armor, artillery, psychological warfare, warships, and the home fronts. The audience for the book will vary greatly as well: from younger students who need information about the conflict to military buffs and historians.

Encompasses the complete history of the war
Conflicts of great magnitude are by no means self-contained, either historically or in their outcomes. Recognizing this fact, the volume covers not only the actual course of this vast war, but the factors involved in its inception, as well as the consequence of the war and the occupation of Japan itself.

A reading experience unparalleled by other reference works
Although the work covers scores of varying topics, it weaves them together and evokes their intersections, providing an overall view that enables the reader to grasp the true nature of such a widespread conflict. Terms that may be unfamiliar to the non-expert are explained.
Special features
*The only encyclopedia specifically devoted to World War II in the Pacific.
*From policy-making to warships, every level of the war is covered.
*Comprehensive index of topics, weapons, and persons.
*Edited by a premiere military historian.
*More than 300 contributions by some 200 top scholars.

The Pacific War Encyclopedia Complete Two Volume Set (Facts on File)

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The Pacific War Encyclopedia Complete Two Volume Set (Facts on File)
James F. Dunnigan , and Albert A. Nofi
Manufacturer: Facts on File
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: B000JIKM4C

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The Pacific War Encyclopedia is the only A-to-Z reference to encompass the events, people, material, and battle locations of the entire Pacific theater of World War II. In this unique compendium, acclaimed military historians, James Dunnigan and Albert Nofi present detailed accounts and statistical information about the war, as well as complex military and geopolitical concepts, in concise, straightforward language. Includes much never-before-published data.

The Marshall Cavendish Illustrated Encyclopedia of World War II: Central Pacific, The First Battles, vol. 19

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The Marshall Cavendish Illustrated Encyclopedia of World War II: Central Pacific, The First Battles, vol. 19
James L., Jr. Collins
Manufacturer: New York: Marchall Cavendish Corporation
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: B000MPBO7G

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