World War II Era: 1932-1952 Discussion Group

THE “BODY"
Focus is on the events that led to the defeat of the Japanese Empire in the Pacific Theater during WW2. 
Included are events leading up to the war (1932-41) and events in the Post-War period (1945-1952).
Discussion focuses on both Allied and Japanese heads of government, top military leaders, key government officials, noted civilian leaders and major Sea and Land Battles in the Pacific and Pacific Rim. 

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CURRENT READINGS
Walter R. Borneman , The Admirals: Nimitz, Halsey, Leahy, and King--The Five-Star Admirals Who Won the War at Sea, 2012
Ian W. Toll, Pacific Crucible: War at Sea in the Pacific, 1941-1942, 2011