World War II: The Pacific Theater takes you inside the sweeping story of the American fight against the Japanese. Taught by Professor Craig L. Symonds, a distinguished military historian at the US ...

In the waning months of 1942, as U.S. forces struggled to maintain their grip in the Pacific, a single devastating strike would confirm their deepest fears. On the night of September 15, Japanese ...

The origins of the war predate December 7, 1941. In this opening lecture, trace the events that led up to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Investigate Japan's interest in taking over China, and ...

Kings and Generals presents a new documentary on the lesser-known German naval operations in the Pacific during World War II. This episode focuses on commerce raiders like Orion, Komet, Pinguin, and ...

“The ultimate determinate in war is the man on the scene with the gun. This man is the final power in war. He is in control. He determines who wins.” — J.C. Wylie, Military Strategy: A General Theory ...

ESCONDIDO, Calif. — Services were held Monday for Gilbert "Gil" Nadeau, who survived kamikaze attacks while serving aboard a Navy landing craft in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Nadeau died ...

A World War II Pacific Theater reenactment will occur the weekend of July 12-13 at the American Heritage Museum in Hudson. The event will feature American and Japanese infantry camps, authentic gear ...