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Imperial Japanese Navy Page: Guadalcanal Naval Battles
This site presents information on the many navel battles that were a part of the Guadalcanal Campaign.
US Navy
Department of the Navy: Uss Lexington in Battle of Coral Sea
This site is about the part that the USS Lexington played in the Battle of Coral Sea. In 1942 the Lexington fought valiantly and then met her demise.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Victory in the Pacific
This is the accompanying site to the PBS film "Victory in the Pacific." Information provided includes maps by which students can trace the war, eyewitness stories, and discussions by historians.
Other
Photos of Iwo Jima
Different photos taken at the raising of the American flag on Mt. Suribachi on Iwo Jima.
Other
Historic Naval Ships: Uss Lexington
Historic Naval Ships Association gives a description and history of the USS Lexington, which served in the Pacific in WWII and is now a museum.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: The Silent War Against the Japanese Navy
Extensive article which chronicles the efforts of U.S. Naval intelligence to read the secret radio messages of the Japanese Navy.
War Times Journal
War Times Journal: The Pacific War: A World War Ii Summary
This article provides a concise summary of the major events/battles of the Pacific War from the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor to the surrender of Japan in August 1945.
Other
Stopping the Tide: The Battle of Midway, 4 6 June 1942
A complete description of the Battle of Midway, often cited as the turning point of the war against the Japanese. Includes detailed information into what happened during the attacks and battle.
Imperial War Museums
Imperial War Museums: The War in Burma, 1942 1945
Tells of the campaign in Burma that was fought by troops from Great Britain, India and West Africa through interviews with veterans of that campaign.
University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas: Map of Guadalcanal, 1942
A map of Guadalcanal in August, 1942 showing landing sites and airfields. From the Perry Castaneda Collection.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Battle of Midway: Turning the Tide in the Pacific
This Teaching with Historic Places lesson plan examines Midway's strategic importance in World War II.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Pacific Theatre vs. European Theatre
Interview with Stephen Ambrose about the two WWII theatres and Gen. MacArthur's complaints about a lack of funding for the war in the Pacific.
Other
Air Art Nothwest: The Battle of the Coral Sea
This site from Air Art Nothwest is a publicity site for a painting about the Battle of the Coral Sea, but contains some interesting information about the battle.