UNITED STATES ARMY IN WORLD WAR II
Pictorial Record
Second Edition
THE WAR AGAINST JAPAN
CENTER OF MILITARY HISTORY
UNITED STATES ARMY
WASHINGTON, D.C., 2006
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Hunter, Kenneth E.
The war against Japan.—2d ed.
p. cm.—(United States Army in World War II. Pictorial record)
“The text was written and the photographs compiled by Capt. Kenneth E. Hunter
and Miss Margaret E. Tackley” Foreword.
Includes index.
1. World War, 1939-1945—Campaigns—Japan—Pictorial works. 2. World War,
1939-1945—Campaigns—Pacific Ocean—Pictorial works. 3. World War, 1939-1945—Campaigns—PacificArea—Pictorial works. I. Tackley, Margaret E. II. Centerof Military History. III. Title. IV. Series.
D767.H85 2006
940.53’52 dc22
2006014728
First Printed 1952—CMH Pub 12-1
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ISBN 0-16-076546-3
Foreword
To the Second Edition
This collection of 500-plus pictures dramatically enhances the writtenrecord of World War II in the Pacific Theater. The images freeze inplace the soldiers, the weapons, the operations, the geography, and thetenor of the moment. Maj. Gen. Orlando Ward’s foreword to the firstedition (see next page) describes this visual dimension as essential tofully understanding military history. The War Against Japan was oneof the first volumes in the United States Army in World War II series,and it has stood the test of time. The book has also served as a usefulresource for anyone seeking to illustrate this stage of the war.
Although this second edition keeps all the original photographs,captions, and short narrative historical introductions in each section,the Center of Military History has taken several steps to improve theappearance, currency, and utility of the book. New prints of all existingphotographs ensure their clarity, replacing the old printing negativeswith greatly improved examples. The Center staff also removedoutdated references and developed an appendix that provides moredetailed information on sources and photograph cataloging numbers.I hope this information will further assist those involved in researchor seeking to obtain their own prints.
In visually documenting the World War II experience, this volumehas proven to be an invaluable collection. By publishing this upgradededition, the Center hopes to revive and expand the book’s effectivenessin promoting an awareness of the determination, courage, andsacrifices of the American soldier in World War II.
Washington, D.C. JEFFREY J. CLARKE
15 May 2006 Chief of Military History
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