{"product_id":"japan-at-war-in-the-pacific-by-jonathan-clements-9784805316474","title":"Japan at War in the Pacific","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBy the time of Japan's surrender in 1945, an entire generation had grown up knowing nothing but conflict; but the transformation of Japan into a militarist power began decades earlier, with the toppling of the old samurai regime, and the rush of the formerly isolated nation onto the world stage.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eJapan at War in the Pacific\u003c\/i\u003e recounts the dramatic story of Japan's transformation from a Samurai-led feudal society to a modern military-industrial empire in the space of a few decades—and the many wars it fought along the way. These culminated in an attempt by Japan's military leaders to create an Asia-Pacific empire which at its greatest extent rivalled the British Empire in scope and power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe battle for supremacy in the Pacific brought the Japanese to great heights but led ultimately to the nation's utter devastation at the end of World War II, culminating with the dropping of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki—the only time such weapons have been used in warfare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this book, author Jonathan Clements offers fascinating insights into:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe wars that Japan fought during its rise to supremacy in the western Pacific, including the Russo-Japanese War, the seizure of Manchuria and war in China, and the Pacific theatre of World War II.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe many military actions undertaken by Imperial Japanese forces including the horrific \"Rape of Nanjing,\" the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, the decisive defeat at the Battle of Midway, the savage Battles of Okinawa and Iwo Jima, and many more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe motivations and beliefs of Japan's leaders, as well as the policy decisions of a government dedicated to expansion which ultimately led to a complete dismantling of the nation's political and social order during the Allied Occupation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith over 75 photographs and maps, this book vividly recounts the amazing story of Japan's military conquests. Clements charts the evolution of the Japanese empire in the Pacific and the influence of a ruthless military-led government on everything from culture and food to fashion and education—including the anthems and rallying calls of a martial nation which were silenced long ago but continue to echo in Asian politics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853662343404,"sku":"9784805316474","price":44.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/25555323483898.jpg?v=1759213484","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/products\/japan-at-war-in-the-pacific-by-jonathan-clements-9784805316474","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}