Tokyo is reportedly planning to enhance facilities and station aircraft on the island, and establish a Pacific defence initiative office Japan is considering a significant expansion of its military ...

World War II in the Pacific is often remembered through dramatic naval battles and heroic last stands. It featured destroyers ...

World War II proved that control of the oceans could determine the outcome of a global conflict. While battleships had long ...

Japan occupied all or part of over 20 countries during World War II. The U.S. and its allies liberated many of the Pacific Islands in hard-fought naval and amphibious battles before ending the war ...

The prime minister is moving quickly to establish Tokyo as a military power in the Indo-Pacific.

Japan is entering a consequential phase in its national security planning. As Tokyo moves toward an early revision of its three core security documents – the National Security Strategy, National ...

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Under the cover of darkness on the night of June 16, 1944, almost 40 tanks of the Japanese 9th Tank Regiment moved into position on Saipan. Their objective was to surprise and overrun the 2nd Marine ...

Japan and Japanese Americans in the Pacific Metropolis through World War II -- Orienting the gateway to the Pacific: reconsidering Japan and reshaping civic identity -- Redeveloping citizens: planning ...

The Hellcat’s forgiving flight characteristics and durability allowed less experienced pilots to survive early engagements and gain greater experience against the Japanese Mitsubishi A6M Zero. The ...