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Pacific War, 1931-1945

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Random House Digital, Inc., Jun 16, 2010 - History - 336 pages
A portrayal of how and why Japan waged war from 1931-1945 and what life was like for the Japanese people in a society engaged in total war.


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Review: The Pacific War, 1931-1945 : A Critical Perspective on Japan's Role in World War II (The Pantheon Asia Library)

User Review  - Eddy Allen - Goodreads

A portrayal of how and why Japan waged war from 1931-1945 and what life was like for the Japanese people in a society engaged in total war. Read full review

Review: The Pacific War, 1931-1945 : A Critical Perspective on Japan's Role in World War II (The Pantheon Asia Library)

User Review  - Kumiko - Goodreads

Ienaga writes in a more pessimistic tone than most do when writing about their countries. But he lived through these times and has a negative view of what he experienced, so it shows. The good thing ... Read full review

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Contents

Thought Control and Indoctrination
13
Authoritarian and Irrational
33
THE CONDUCT OF THE WAR AND
55
A Clash of Political Values
75
Democracy Destroyed
97
Japan Extends the War to the Pacific
131
The Horrors of War
203
Defeat
229
Conclusion
241
Note Changing Japanese Views oft1e War 24 7
257
Index
305
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