The Pacific War - week by week

Last time we spoke about the invasion of iwo jima. General LeMay's B-29 bombers targeted Japan, inflicting heavy damage on Kobe and Ota's Nakajima factory, though at a cost of lost aircraft. Meanwhile...

25 Feb 202546min

Last time we spoke about the liberation of Bataan and Corregidor. The Shimbu Group's commander launched a coordinated raid on northern Manila, aiming to weaken enemy defenses. Despite heavy casualties...

18 Feb 202546min

Last time we spoke about the battle of Manila. In early February, General Iwanaka's 2nd Tank Division faced encirclement as American forces advanced. General Griswold's 14th Corps captured Clark Field...

11 Feb 202546min

Last time we spoke about the return to Bataan. In late January, the 43rd Division secured the Rosario region, while the 25th and 6th Divisions eliminated enemy detachments and advanced towards Manila....

4 Feb 202546min

Last time we spoke about the Mandalay Offensive. In the midst of intense warfare, General Krueger positioned his troops strategically to bolster the assault at Rosario. As the American forces repelled...

28 Jan 202546min

Last time we spoke about the South China Sea Raid. In January, General Krueger reinforced the American beachhead at Lingayen Gulf while Admiral Halsey launched Operation Gratitude, targeting enemy shi...

21 Jan 202546min

Last time we spoke about the invasion of Luzon. As Operation Mike 1 commenced, General Swift’s 1st Corps prepared to assault Lingayen Gulf while General Griswold’s 14th Corps rehearsed at Huon Gulf. D...

14 Jan 202546min

Last time we spoke about the Aitape-Wewak Campaign. General Dunckel’s task force successfully invaded Mindoro, establishing airfields to support operations on Luzon. With General Eichelberger's 8th Ar...

7 Jan 202546min