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World War II Pacific Island Guide: A Geo-Military Study

by Gordon L. Rottman

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Covering all Pacific islands involved in World War II military operations, this book is a detailed source of information on virtually every geo-military aspect of the Pacific Theater.

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THE resource to find out ANYthing you want to know about ANY island involved in the Pacific fighting. Well worth the price!!

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Gordon L. Rottman

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Important places: Pacific Ocean
Important events: World War II (1939 | 1945); World War II, Pacific Theater (1941-12-07 | 1945-09-02)
Original language: English

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Genres: History, Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 940.54 — History & geography History of Europe History of Europe 1918- Military history of World War II
LCC: D767 .R68 — History of Europe, Asia, Africa and Oceania History (General) World War II (1939-1945)
BISAC: HIS HISTORY Military General

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Languages: English
Media: Paper, Ebook
ISBNs: 3

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Published: 2001
Genres: History, Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 940.54
LCC: D767 .R68

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