Crusade in the Pacific

An examination of Japan's military prior to WWII, looking at the puppet state in Manchuria, the war with China, and the discussions of Pearl Harbor.

An examination of the U.S.'s entry into World War II after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, looking at early Allied losses and the war effort in America.

A look at the relations between the U.S., the Philippines, and Japan prior to World War II.

An examination of early U.S. Navy operations, looking at the bases established in the South Pacific islands and at the Doolittle Raid over Tokyo.

U.S. marines land on the island of Guadalcanal and fight a well dug-in Japanese army while also being harassed by Japanese aircraft.

When the Japanese navy bombs Alaska and occupies islands off its shores, the U.S. responds by air and by sea and forces them out.