The Philippines in World War II, 1941-1945 - (Bibliographies and Indexes in Military Studies) by Walter F Bell (Hardcover)

About the Book

Because of their strategic location, the Philippines exercised a profound influence in the thinking of both Japanese and American strategists before and during World War II. A number of controversies surrounding the preparations for war, the initial defense of the islands, the Japanese occupation, the conduct of guerrilla operations, and the 1944-1945 American campaign to retake the islands still draw the interest of students and scholars. This work provides a finding aid for individuals seeking to deal with these issues. A bibliographic overview of available periodical and book literature in English, this book is multidimensional, encompassing all aspects--military, political, economic, and social--of the Pacific War as it relates to developments in the archipelago.

The book is an essential source for those looking for insights into the war's impact on Philippine society and also into military operations in and around the islands. With a chronological summary of wartime events in the islands as well as the bibliography, the work constitutes a major contribution to the furtherance of historical inquiry on World War II in the Philippines.

Book Synopsis

Because of their strategic location, the Philippines exercised a profound influence in the thinking of both Japanese and American strategists before and during World War II. A number of controversies surrounding the preparations for war, the initial defense of the islands, the Japanese occupation, the conduct of guerrilla operations, and the 1944-1945 American campaign to retake the islands still draw the interest of students and scholars. This work provides a finding aid for individuals seeking to deal with these issues. A bibliographic overview of available periodical and book literature in English, this book is multidimensional, encompassing all aspects--military, political, economic, and social--of the Pacific War as it relates to developments in the archipelago.

The book is an essential source for those looking for insights into the war's impact on Philippine society and also into military operations in and around the islands. With a chronological summary of wartime events in the islands as well as the bibliography, the work constitutes a major contribution to the furtherance of historical inquiry on World War II in the Philippines.

Review Quotes

.,."it is a useful tool to scholars who wish to be brought up to date on recent writings on the subject. Undoubtedly they will also appreciate the appendix which provides relevant sources on the World Wide Web."-The Journal of Military History

"This is a handy resource for anyone interested in American involvement in the Philippines in World War II....[t]his book is a boon to anyone working this area in World War II."-Military Collector & Historian

?...it is a useful tool to scholars who wish to be brought up to date on recent writings on the subject. Undoubtedly they will also appreciate the appendix which provides relevant sources on the World Wide Web.?-The Journal of Military History

?This is a handy resource for anyone interested in American involvement in the Philippines in World War II....[t]his book is a boon to anyone working this area in World War II.?-Military Collector & Historian

..."it is a useful tool to scholars who wish to be brought up to date on recent writings on the subject. Undoubtedly they will also appreciate the appendix which provides relevant sources on the World Wide Web."-The Journal of Military History

About the Author

WALTER F. BELL has worked as Reference Librarian and Assistant Archives Librarian at the University of North Texas and is the author of several articles.