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Japan in WW2
The war against Japan provided the Allies with completely new problems as they faced up to an enemy with completely different tactics. With the war at sea liable to have a much bigger effect and much of the war fought from island to island as opposed to mainland Europe or Africa, the nuances of the war on the Pacific Front were hugly different from other theatres of World War Two.
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Battle of Midway
How decisive was the Battle of Midway?
After the inconclusive action that was the Battle of the Coral Sea, the scene was set for an epic encounter between the Americans and Japanese in the Pacific around Midway. Click here to read more in 'Battle of Midway'.
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Island Hopping
Why was it so hard to retake islands held by the Japanese?
Ever since the fierce battle for Guadalcanal it had been clear that the Japanese would not give up the islands they held lightly. So how difficult was this campaign for the Americans? Click here to read more in 'Island Hopping'.
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Japanese 1942 defeat of the Allies
How could the Japanese defeat the Allies in 1942?
Starting with their attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941 the Japanese embarked on a massive offensive against the Allies in the Pacific and across South East Asia. Why were they so successful so quickly? Click here to read more in 'Japanese 1942 defeat of the Allies'.
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Japanese attack Pearl Harbour
Why did the Japanese attack Pearl Harbour?
At first sight the Japanese decision to mount a surprise attack on the American fleet in Hawaii seems almost inexplicable. They knew they could never win this war militarily. So why did they do it? Click here to read more in 'Japanese attack Pearl Harbour'. -
Japanese Doctor
Ken Yuasa
As a doctor serving in the Imperial Army in China he personally committed a series of atrocities against Chinese civilians. Click here to read more in 'Japanese Doctor'.
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Japanese Kamikaze
Kenichiro Oonuki
He volunteered to become a Kamikaze - yet managed to survive. Click here to read more in 'Japanese Kamikaze'.
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Japanese soldier in China
Hajime Kondo
He was sent, in 1940, to take part in the Japanese war against the Chinese. As a former soldier of the Imperial Army he gives a graphic description of the horrendous atrocities he saw committed by the Japanese. Click here to read more in 'Japanese soldier in China'.
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Singapore surrenders
Though there was talk of one last attempt to fight back, Lt General Percival decided to surrender Singapore to the Japanese. Churchill called this ‘the worst disaster and largest capitulation in British history.’ Click here to read more in 'Singapore surrenders'.
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Pearl Harbour
President Roosevelt appeared before Congress on 8 December 1941 and asked for confirmation of the fact that since the Japanese attack the previous day ‘a state of war has existed between the United States and the Japanese Empire’. Click here to read more in 'Pearl Harbour'.
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The Battle of Midway
The American, Admiral Nimitz, managed to mastermind the defeat of the Imperial Navy warships directed against Midway atoll. Click here to read more in 'The Battle of Midway'.
