75 Images of the Pacific War

In this gallery of 75 images, we examine the key features of World War II in the Pacific. After the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, the US Navy base in Hawaii, Japan continued to expand its empire until the turning point at the Battle of Midway in mid-1942, when four Japanese aircraft carriers were sunk. US air, naval, and ground forces then went on the offensive and, over the following three years, began the liberation of

In this gallery of 75 images, we explore the key features of World War II in the Pacific. After the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, the US naval base in Hawaii, Japan continued to expand its empire until the turning point of the Battle of Midway in mid-1942, when four Japanese aircraft carriers were sunk. US air, naval and ground forces then attacked and over the next three years proceeded to liberate successive island groups in the Pacific. Japan itself was attacked but did not surrender until two atomic bombs were dropped in August 1945.

Presented in chronological order, this gallery highlights key battles and the strategies used, from amphibious landings to incendiary bombing campaigns. The Pacific War changed world warfare as air power replaced naval guns and the US Marines specialized in amphibious landings. With iconic images of the people, places and weapons involved, this story is one of the most brutal theaters of World War II.

Japanese fighter Mitsubishi A6M Zero, photographed 26 May 1941, published in Imperial Japan Navy Aces, 1937-1945, p. 15, by Henry Sakaida.

These aircraft saw extensive service during World War II (1939-1945). With a lifetime production of more than 10,000 aircraft, the Zero is regarded as one of the most capable all-round combat aircraft of the war and saw action over China, the Pacific, and the attack on Pearl Harbor.

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