In early 1942, the Japanese Army and Navy were advancing on all fronts, humiliating their US, British and Dutch foes throughout the Asia Pacific.
Above all, the central importance of China is highlighted in a way that no previous general history of the war against Japan has achieved..
The common theme of the series is a comprehensive view of World War Two in the Asia Pacific, giving due emphasis to the central Japanese-American struggle, but also encompassing the other nations that were engulfed in the vast showdown: British, Australians, Soviets, Filipinos, Indians and Koreans.
The middle installment in the trilogy, Japan Runs Wild, 1942-1943 picks up the story where its predecessor volume Storm Clouds over the Pacific, 1931-1941 left off.
Japan Runs Wild, 1942-1943 by acclaimed author Peter Harmsen details the astonishing transformation that took place in that period, setting the Allies on a path to final victory against Japan.
A reinvigorated American-led military machine had kicked into gear, and the Japanese were fighting a defensive battle along a frontline that crossed thousands of miles of land and ocean.
Fast forward to the end of 1943, and the tables had been turned entirely.
For half of mankind, fate was hanging in the balance.
Hawaiians and Australians were fearing a future under Hirohito.
They seemed invincible.
In a matter of just months, the soldiers and sailors of the Rising Sun conquered an area even bigger than Hitler\'s empire at its largest extent.
In early 1942, the Japanese Army and Navy were advancing on all fronts, humiliating their US, British and Dutch foes throughout the Asia Pacific