Japan at war: A beginner's guide
While the Pacific theatre of World War II has not had the exposure in the media that the European theatre has had, there is still quite a bit available, albeit from an Allied (and mainly American) point of view. Here, however, you will find fascinating websites and books that describe the experience of the Pacific war – from the occupation of Manchuria in 1931 to the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and beyond – primarily from a Japanese perspective.
- Overviews and main players
From a macro view of the war as a whole to specific leaders and philosophies. - Japan in China
The take-over of Manchuria, the rape of Nanking, biological warfare and other aspects of the Japanese occupation of China. - The Pacific war
All the death, destruction and sacrifice from Pearl Harbor to Okinawa, plus the information on Japanese pilots including the kamikaze. - The last days of war
Hiroshima, Nagasaki and surrender. - War crime trials, post-war occupation and more
War crimes and the aftermath of the conflict, including the textbook controversy and treasure hunters.
