The Philippines in World War II, 1941-1945 - A Chronology and Select Annotated Bibliography of Books and Articles in English

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.

List of contents

Preface
Introduction
Chronology
General Reference Sources and Historical Surveys
Biographies and Personal Narratives
The Bataan Death March, Prisoners of War and Civilian Internees
Battles and Campaigns
Japanese Occupation Policies and Filipino Collaboration
War Crimes
Appendix
Indexes

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.

Product details

• Authors: Walter F. Bell, Bell Walter F.
• Publisher: Bloomsbury
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 7 to 17
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.12.1999
• EAN: 9780313306143
• ISBN: 978-0-313-30614-3
• No. of pages: 280
• Weight: 595 g
• Series: Bibliographies and Indexes in Military Studies
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Dictionaries, reference works > Dictionaries, encyclopaedias; HISTORY / Military / General, military history, REFERENCE / Bibliographies & Indexes, HISTORY / Asia / Southeast Asia, Second World War, c 1938 to c 1946 (World War Two period), Philippines, Asian History, Modern warfare, c 1939 to c 1945 (including WW2), Bibliographies, catalogues, HISTORY / Wars & Conflicts / World War II / General