University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: The War in the Pacific
Overview of the course of World War II as it unfolded with naval and air battles in the Pacific.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Victory in the Pacific
This is the accompanying site to the PBS film "Victory in the Pacific." Information provided includes maps by which students can trace the war, eyewitness stories, and discussions by historians.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: War in the Pacific
The war in the Pacific raged throughout World War II. Read about the Japanese early successes, and see how the American troops recaptured and moved closer to Japan at the end of the war.
Flow of History
Flow of History: World War Two in the Pacific
The stages of World War Two in the Pacific is profiled. Through text and a colored graphic flowchart, one can easily follow the progression of hostility and battles in the Pacific. Useful for both students and educators.
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Digital History
Digital History: The Decision to Drop the Bomb [Pdf]
The day before the bombing of Pearl Harbor, President Franklin Roosevelt gave the go-ahead to scientists to develop an atomic bomb. This site gives a good overview of the war in the Pacific against Japan, the increasing successes of the...
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National Park Service: Battle of Midway: Turning the Tide in the Pacific
This Teaching with Historic Places lesson plan examines Midway's strategic importance in World War II.
Have Fun With History
Have Fun With History: World War Ii
Learning module with activities, numerous videos and links to related resources on the 2nd World War. Topics range from general information, the war in Europe, the war in the Pacific, and other topics from 1939 until 1945.
US National Archives
Nara: A People at War
A collection of photographs, posters, newspaper clippings, and other documents telling the stories of American civilians and military personnel during World War II.
A&E Television
History.com: Vj Day: Victory Over Japan Day
Comprehensive discussion of V-J Day or the day victory was declared in Japan. Includes details and facts about World War II and the war in the Pacific, the surrender, related photos and speeches, battle maps, and more.
BBC
Bbc: Ww2 People's War Timeline
Click on various stories and dates and learn more about the event plus read eyewitness accounts. The focus in on Great Britain's role in the war.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: War, Victory and the Bomb
Overview of the final stages of WWII in which war in the Pacific and the Atomic bomb lead to Japanese surrender and criminal trials against Nazi generals.
Rutgers University
Rutgers Oral History Archive
This archive records the personal experiences of the American men and women who served on the homefront and overseas during World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and the Cold War. Also offers resources on the men and women who...
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Hyper War: u.s. Army in Ww Ii: Fall of the Philippines
Read about the fall of the Phillippines during World War II. Site is broken down by chapter.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: America in the Second World War
A brief description of the course of World War II in both Europe and the Pacific. Read about the new technologies developed for the military by both the Allies and Axis powers, and find out about the millions who died as a result of the...
The History Place
The History Place: African Americans in World War Ii
An excellent overview of ground-breaking African Americans who participated in the World War II effort in the European and Pacific fronts. Also highlights awards, honors and African American women in the War.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Japan, Pearl Harbor and War
Overview of Japanese expansion in the Pacific, attack on Pearl Harbor and U.S. entry into World War II.
War Times Journal
War Times Journal: Pacific War Timeline
A timeline showing Japanese actions in Central and East Asia and in the Pacifc Theater in World War II.
Quia
Quia: Chronology of World War Ii Pacific
Quiz yourself on the chronological order of WWII battles in the Pacific.
Curated OER
History Place: Wwii in the Pacific Selected Battle Pics
This site from The History Place provides a section on "Selected Battle Photos" from the war in the Pacific, including a short caption explaining each.
Curated OER
History Place: Wwii in the Pacific Selected Battle Pics
This site from The History Place provides a section on "Selected Battle Photos" from the war in the Pacific, including a short caption explaining each.
Curated OER
History Place: Wwii in the Pacific Selected Battle Pics
This site from The History Place provides a section on "Selected Battle Photos" from the war in the Pacific, including a short caption explaining each.
Curated OER
History Place: Wwii in the Pacific Selected Battle Pics
This site from The History Place provides a section on "Selected Battle Photos" from the war in the Pacific, including a short caption explaining each.
Curated OER
History Place: Wwii in the Pacific Selected Battle Pics
This site from The History Place provides a section on "Selected Battle Photos" from the war in the Pacific, including a short caption explaining each.
Curated OER
History Place: Wwii in the Pacific Selected Battle Pics
This site from The History Place provides a section on "Selected Battle Photos" from the war in the Pacific, including a short caption explaining each.