Japanese Army in World War II: Conquest of the Pacific 1941–42 - Gordon L. Rottman - Google Books

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The Japanese conquest of the Pacific comprised of a complex series of widely scattered operations; their intent was to neutralize American, Commonwealth, and Dutch forces, seize regions rich in economic resources, and secure an outer defense line for their…