The primary goal of " World War II in the Pacific: An Encyclopedia " (edited by Stanley Sandler) is to provide comprehensive coverage of the conflict from the late 1930s through Japan's formal surrender in September 1945. It is distinguished by its effort to balance American perspectives with Japanese cultural and strategic viewpoints. Core Coverage and Structure
: Comprehensive accounts of major campaigns and battles such as Pearl Harbor , Midway, Guadalcanal, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa. World War II in the Pacific: An Encyclopedia
: Detailed entries on warships, aircraft, armor, artillery, and the use of specialized weapons like napalm flamethrowers. The primary goal of " World War II
: Articles detail the "home fronts" of the belligerent nations and the psychological warfare used by both sides. : Detailed entries on warships, aircraft, armor, artillery,
The encyclopedia includes over 300 entries written by roughly 200 specialists. It is organized into several key areas:
