The Pacific War 1941-1943

The Pacific War 1941-1943

Book 6 of the Ladybird Expert History of the Second World War

Summary

Part of the ALL-NEW LADYBIRD EXPERT SERIES

- Why did Japan attack Pearl Harbour?
- How did the Americans underestimate the Japanese?
- What were 'banzai charges,' and how did the discipline of the Japanese lead to their downfall?

FOLLOW the lethal turns of World War II through the theatre of the Pacific War. From the devastating attack on Pearl Harbour to the decisive triumph of the Allies at Guadalcanal, the entry of Japan and America to the fighting changed the course of World War II completely.

JAPAN'S DEADLY OFFENSIVE, AMERICA'S DECISIVE VICTORY

Written by historian, author and broadcaster James Holland, THE PACIFIC WAR 1941-1943 is an essential, accessible introduction to the battles that defined Pacific conflict in World War II.

About the author

James Holland

James Holland is an internationally acclaimed and award-winning historian, writer, and broadcaster. The author of a number of best-selling histories he has presented - and written - a large number of television programmes and series. He has a weekly Second World War podcast, We Have of Making You Talk, with Al Murray, and is Chair of the Chalke Valley History Festival. He is a research fellow at St Andrew's University.
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