1912-1945

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1912-1945

Pearl Harbor and the coming of the Pacific War

a brief history with documents and essays
1999
Presents thirty primary source documents preceding the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, including Japan's Plan A and Plan B negotiations, America's proposed "modus vivendi,"and the Hull note and Japan's reaction, and ten analytical essays on the attack's international context.

Bombers over Japan

1982
Profusely illustrated text documents the decisive part played by bombers in bringing about the ultimate capitulation of Japan in World War II.

War against Japan

1994
A narrative of World War II with over 100 photographs taken from the Associated Press archives.

The fall of Japan

1983
Profusely illustrated text recounts the events leading to the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and the capitulation of Japan in W.W. II.

Hachiko waits

2004
Professor Ueno's loyal Akita, Hachiko, waits for him at the train station every afternoon, and even after the professor has a fatal heart attack while at work, Hachiko faithfully continues to await his return until the day the dog dies. Based on a true story; includes an author's note and glossary of Japanese words.

My Hiroshima

1992
The author recalls her happy childhood in Hiroshima, abruptly halted on August 6, 1945, when her known world was hideously destroyed by an atomic bomb.

America in World War II

1943
1992
Discusses the prominent events and personalities of 1943 both on the home front and in the military campaigns in Europe, North Africa, and the Pacific.

Eagle against the sun

the American war with Japan
1985
Reassesses U.S. and Japanese strategy and offers interpretations of the Pacific War.

The American magic

codes, ciphers, and the defeat of Japan
1982
An account of the United States Intelligence deciphering of Japanese codes even before Pearl Harbor based on newly released or declassified documents.

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