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Website
Other

Imperial Japanese Navy Page: Guadalcanal Naval Battles

For Students 9th - 10th
This site presents information on the many navel battles that were a part of the Guadalcanal Campaign.
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Handout
US Navy

Department of the Navy: Uss Lexington in Battle of Coral Sea

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Website
PBS

Pbs: American Experience: Victory in the Pacific

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Graphic
Other

Photos of Iwo Jima

For Students 9th - 10th
Different photos taken at the raising of the American flag on Mt. Suribachi on Iwo Jima.
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Handout
Other

Historic Naval Ships: Uss Lexington

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Article
ibiblio

Ibiblio: The Silent War Against the Japanese Navy

For Students 9th - 10th
Extensive article which chronicles the efforts of U.S. Naval intelligence to read the secret radio messages of the Japanese Navy.
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Article
War Times Journal

War Times Journal: Thunder Gods and Kamikazes: Suicide Air Offensives of Wwii

For Students 9th - 10th
A history of the Japanese Kamikaze war effort, discussing how it started, why, and the types of planes and pilots needed. The Kamikaze attacks started in the Philippines but the worst attacks took place in the Okinawa campaign.
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Website
Imperial War Museums

Imperial War Museums: The War in Burma, 1942 1945

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Website
PBS

Pbs: American Experience: Pacific Theatre vs. European Theatre

For Students 9th - 10th
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.