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WW2 B-29 bombers on a bombing run over Hiratsuka Japan viewed through from bomb aiming nose cone window July 16, 1945 view of two 39th Bomb Group B-29s out of North Field (Andersen) on a mission over Japan. World War II Second World War Pacific War Stock Photo

RM2ET5M4A–WW2 B-29 bombers on a bombing run over Hiratsuka Japan viewed through from bomb aiming nose cone window July 16, 1945 view of two 39th Bomb Group B-29s out of North Field (Andersen) on a mission over Japan. World War II Second World War Pacific War

The Pacific War: Japanese infantry in Manila December 1941 Japan - World War II Narional archives. Washington Stock Photo

RMGG2D4E–The Pacific War: Japanese infantry in Manila December 1941 Japan - World War II Narional archives. Washington

WILLIAM HALSEY JNR (1882-1959) US Naval officer and Commander of the US Third Fleet during the Pacific War against Japan Stock Photo

RMBNM20K–WILLIAM HALSEY JNR (1882-1959) US Naval officer and Commander of the US Third Fleet during the Pacific War against Japan

Vintage World War II photograph - navy ship releases a salvo in the Pacific war against Japan Stock Photo

RM2RGA8FC–Vintage World War II photograph - navy ship releases a salvo in the Pacific war against Japan

The North-West Pacific 1945. Japan Korea China. World War Two 1969 old map Stock Photo

RF2Y57BHD–The North-West Pacific 1945. Japan Korea China. World War Two 1969 old map

USA/Japan: Commemorative poster celebrating the US victory over Imperial Japan at Midway, 4-7 June 1942. Illustration by Larry Wolfe (public domain), 2011. The Battle of Midway is widely regarded as the most important naval battle of the Pacific Campaign of World War II. Between 4 and 7 June 1942, approximately one month after the Battle of the Coral Sea and six months after Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor, the United States Navy decisively defeated an Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) attack against Midway Atoll, inflicting irreparable damage on the Japanese fleet. Stock Photo

RM2B01C2Y–USA/Japan: Commemorative poster celebrating the US victory over Imperial Japan at Midway, 4-7 June 1942. Illustration by Larry Wolfe (public domain), 2011. The Battle of Midway is widely regarded as the most important naval battle of the Pacific Campaign of World War II. Between 4 and 7 June 1942, approximately one month after the Battle of the Coral Sea and six months after Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor, the United States Navy decisively defeated an Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) attack against Midway Atoll, inflicting irreparable damage on the Japanese fleet.

General Douglas MacArthur (1880-1964). Became commanding general of the US armed forces in the Pacific during World War II (1944) and accepted the surrender of Japan, the Allied occupation of which he commanded (1945-51). * He was commander in chief of United Nations forces in Korea (1950-51) until he was dismissed by President Truman. Stock Photo

RM2D30525–General Douglas MacArthur (1880-1964). Became commanding general of the US armed forces in the Pacific during World War II (1944) and accepted the surrender of Japan, the Allied occupation of which he commanded (1945-51). * He was commander in chief of United Nations forces in Korea (1950-51) until he was dismissed by President Truman.

World War II. Battle of Tinian. Part of Pacific campaign. 24 July until 1 August 1944 Marines mopping up Tinian island drop into firing positions when the enemy is sighted. The Leatherneck in the foreground, who took advantage of a shell crater has just fired his rifle. The others, using a kneeling position, are ready to pull the trigger. Stock Photo

RM2XX0K0M–World War II. Battle of Tinian. Part of Pacific campaign. 24 July until 1 August 1944 Marines mopping up Tinian island drop into firing positions when the enemy is sighted. The Leatherneck in the foreground, who took advantage of a shell crater has just fired his rifle. The others, using a kneeling position, are ready to pull the trigger.

The bloody and long battle of OKINAWA in Japan in 1945. The battle was one of the bloodiest in the PacificThe bloody and long battle of OKINAWA in Japan in 1945. The battle was one of the bloodiest in the Pacific Stock Photo

RM2C9D804–The bloody and long battle of OKINAWA in Japan in 1945. The battle was one of the bloodiest in the PacificThe bloody and long battle of OKINAWA in Japan in 1945. The battle was one of the bloodiest in the Pacific

Pacific War, 1941-1945. Japanese Home Front - Japanese civilians receive instruction from Imperial Japanese Army Officers during a joint military-civilian air raid safety training maneuver held at Kujukuri Beach, March 1944. Stock Photo

RM2M5GD81–Pacific War, 1941-1945. Japanese Home Front - Japanese civilians receive instruction from Imperial Japanese Army Officers during a joint military-civilian air raid safety training maneuver held at Kujukuri Beach, March 1944.

An old illustration showing a scene on board a battleship at the naval battle of Tsushima (aka Battle of Tsushima Strait or Naval Battle of the Sea of Japan ). On 8 February, 1904, destroyers of the Imperial Japanese Navy launched a surprise attack on the Russian Far East Fleet anchored in Port Arthur, so starting the Russo-Japanese war. It was the first decisive sea battle fought by modern steel battleships and the first to use wireless telegraphy (radio communications). Stock Photo

RM2DJB104–An old illustration showing a scene on board a battleship at the naval battle of Tsushima (aka Battle of Tsushima Strait or Naval Battle of the Sea of Japan ). On 8 February, 1904, destroyers of the Imperial Japanese Navy launched a surprise attack on the Russian Far East Fleet anchored in Port Arthur, so starting the Russo-Japanese war. It was the first decisive sea battle fought by modern steel battleships and the first to use wireless telegraphy (radio communications).

Group photo of Japanese Kamikaze pilots at Chōshi airfield, Japan, 1944. Only 1 of the 18 men in the photo, Toshio Yoshitake, survived the war after his aircraft was shot down by an American fighter aircraft. Stock Photo

RM2R330RG–Group photo of Japanese Kamikaze pilots at Chōshi airfield, Japan, 1944. Only 1 of the 18 men in the photo, Toshio Yoshitake, survived the war after his aircraft was shot down by an American fighter aircraft.

Black and white photograph of World War II (1939-1945) showing American troops advancing near Japan. Stock Photo

RM2CWBN4M–Black and white photograph of World War II (1939-1945) showing American troops advancing near Japan.

The ruins of Tokyo following the Allied bombing offensive that helped to bring the war in the Pacific to a close in 1945. Stock Photo

RM2C98FWB–The ruins of Tokyo following the Allied bombing offensive that helped to bring the war in the Pacific to a close in 1945.

[ 1945 Japan - WWII Internment Camp, Saipan ] — Japanese women delousing each other at WWII Susupe Internment Camp (ススッペキャンプ) in Saipan, ca. 1945 (Showa 20). The camp was opened in 1944 (Showa 19) to house 13.000 Japanese civilians and 5.000 Chamorros, Kakanas and Koreans. It was closed on July 4, 1946 (Showa 21). The US capture of the Northern Marianas in July 1944 resulted in the first US occupation of Japanese territory. 20th century gelatin silver print. Stock Photo

RM2BN0H17–[ 1945 Japan - WWII Internment Camp, Saipan ] — Japanese women delousing each other at WWII Susupe Internment Camp (ススッペキャンプ) in Saipan, ca. 1945 (Showa 20). The camp was opened in 1944 (Showa 19) to house 13.000 Japanese civilians and 5.000 Chamorros, Kakanas and Koreans. It was closed on July 4, 1946 (Showa 21). The US capture of the Northern Marianas in July 1944 resulted in the first US occupation of Japanese territory. 20th century gelatin silver print.

The Atomic Bomb Dome, Hiroshima, Japan Stock Photo

RF2YH2TRC–The Atomic Bomb Dome, Hiroshima, Japan

RM2BRWJ3Y–Vintage World War II photograph - navy ship releases a salvo in the Pacific war against Japan

Wayne Heyart, a former enlisted Radioman 1st class petty officer and World War II veteran, speaks about his experiences in the Navy to the crew of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell DDG 85 during a tour of the ship, Okinawa, Japan. Image courtesy Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Declan Barnes/US Navy, 2012. Stock Photo

RMKKCJ5Y–Wayne Heyart, a former enlisted Radioman 1st class petty officer and World War II veteran, speaks about his experiences in the Navy to the crew of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell DDG 85 during a tour of the ship, Okinawa, Japan. Image courtesy Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Declan Barnes/US Navy, 2012.

American Marines landing on a Pacific Island occupied by Japan, 1945 (b/w photo) Stock Photo

RMTA21EB–American Marines landing on a Pacific Island occupied by Japan, 1945 (b/w photo)

WW2 Japanese residents in America are relocated at Arcadia, California. Propaganda image of all baggage inspected before newcomers enter Santa Anita assembly center for evacuees of Japanese ancestry. Evacuees are transferred later to War Relocation Authority centers for the duration. Date 5 April 1942 Stock Photo

RM2K1YW95–WW2 Japanese residents in America are relocated at Arcadia, California. Propaganda image of all baggage inspected before newcomers enter Santa Anita assembly center for evacuees of Japanese ancestry. Evacuees are transferred later to War Relocation Authority centers for the duration. Date 5 April 1942

The Pacific War: Okinawa after the bombing 1945 Japan - World War II Washington. National archives Stock Photo

RMGG2AA9–The Pacific War: Okinawa after the bombing 1945 Japan - World War II Washington. National archives

FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT (1882-1945) American President in signs the declaration of war on Japan on 8 December 1941. Stock Photo

RM2HW06FN–FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT (1882-1945) American President in signs the declaration of war on Japan on 8 December 1941.

Vintage World War II photograph - US landing craft approaches Iheya Island in the Pacific Stock Photo

RM2RGA9GK–Vintage World War II photograph - US landing craft approaches Iheya Island in the Pacific

Western Pacific & approaches to Japan in 1945. World War 2 naval ops 1961 map Stock Photo

RFT2JPND–Western Pacific & approaches to Japan in 1945. World War 2 naval ops 1961 map

USA/Japan: 'Stop Him and the Job's Done'. US Army anti-Japanese propaganda poster, World War II (1941-1945). Poster by Harry Morse Meyers (1886-1961, public domain), c. 1941-1945. The Pacific War, also sometimes called the Asia-Pacific War, refers broadly to the parts of World War II that took place in the Pacific Ocean, its islands, and in the Far East. The term Pacific War is used to encompass the Pacific Ocean theatre, the South West Pacific theatre, the South-East Asian theatre and the Second Sino-Japanese War, also including the 1945 Soviet-Japanese conflict. Stock Photo

RM2B01C20–USA/Japan: 'Stop Him and the Job's Done'. US Army anti-Japanese propaganda poster, World War II (1941-1945). Poster by Harry Morse Meyers (1886-1961, public domain), c. 1941-1945. The Pacific War, also sometimes called the Asia-Pacific War, refers broadly to the parts of World War II that took place in the Pacific Ocean, its islands, and in the Far East. The term Pacific War is used to encompass the Pacific Ocean theatre, the South West Pacific theatre, the South-East Asian theatre and the Second Sino-Japanese War, also including the 1945 Soviet-Japanese conflict.

Public service map of the Pacific Theater of World War II on billboard in Chicago, ca. 1944. Stock Photo

RMM44WBW–Public service map of the Pacific Theater of World War II on billboard in Chicago, ca. 1944.

World War II. Hands held high, the Japanesse soldier tells his Marine captors that there is another inside who is afraid to give himself up. 1943-1945 Stock Photo

RM2XX0K0H–World War II. Hands held high, the Japanesse soldier tells his Marine captors that there is another inside who is afraid to give himself up. 1943-1945

RM2C9D5Y5–The bloody and long battle of OKINAWA in Japan in 1945. The battle was one of the bloodiest in the PacificThe bloody and long battle of OKINAWA in Japan in 1945. The battle was one of the bloodiest in the Pacific

HIROSHIMA, JAPAN - Circa 1945-1946 - General view of Hiroshima, Japan as seen from vicinity of 'zero', shows complete devastation as a result of atomi Stock Photo

RM2M7G97N–HIROSHIMA, JAPAN - Circa 1945-1946 - General view of Hiroshima, Japan as seen from vicinity of 'zero', shows complete devastation as a result of atomi

WWII / Pacific War 1941-45:. Second atomic bomb on Japan in Nagasaki, August 9, 1945. Mushroom cloud over Nagasaki. Stock Photo

RM2K9GA2M–WWII / Pacific War 1941-45:. Second atomic bomb on Japan in Nagasaki, August 9, 1945. Mushroom cloud over Nagasaki.

The Vanda Kamikaze Squadron getting ready for a farewell toast with Commander Tominaga. When Japan was facing defeat in late 1944 it chose to destroy US ships with suicide bombings, known as Kamikaze.These attacks were a potent physical and psychological weapon and sunk a total of 47 ships at a cost of more than 3000 pilots and planes. By late 1944 the US Navy was large enough that the losses were insignificant and they did not alter the course of the war. Stock Photo

RM2R330TD–The Vanda Kamikaze Squadron getting ready for a farewell toast with Commander Tominaga. When Japan was facing defeat in late 1944 it chose to destroy US ships with suicide bombings, known as Kamikaze.These attacks were a potent physical and psychological weapon and sunk a total of 47 ships at a cost of more than 3000 pilots and planes. By late 1944 the US Navy was large enough that the losses were insignificant and they did not alter the course of the war.

Japanese Kamikaze or suicide pilot drives his aircraft into an American aircraft carrier in the Pacific circa 1944/45. World War Two. Stock Photo

RMDYEBH6–Japanese Kamikaze or suicide pilot drives his aircraft into an American aircraft carrier in the Pacific circa 1944/45. World War Two.

The bombing of Nagaoka, Japan took place on the night of 1 August 1945, as part of the strategic bombing campaign waged by the United States against military and civilian targets and population centers during the closing stages of World War II. Between 65 and 80 percent of the urban area of Nagaoka was destroyed during the bombing. Stock Photo

RM2C7GPGG–The bombing of Nagaoka, Japan took place on the night of 1 August 1945, as part of the strategic bombing campaign waged by the United States against military and civilian targets and population centers during the closing stages of World War II. Between 65 and 80 percent of the urban area of Nagaoka was destroyed during the bombing.

[ 1945 Japan - WWII Internment Camp, Saipan ] — An underfed boy at WWII Susupe Internment Camp (ススッペキャンプ) in Saipan, ca. 1945 (Showa 20). The camp was opened in 1944 (Showa 19) to house 13.000 Japanese civilians and 5.000 Chamorros, Kakanas and Koreans. It was closed on July 4, 1946 (Showa 21). The US capture of the Northern Marianas in July 1944 resulted in the first US occupation of Japanese territory. 20th century gelatin silver print. Stock Photo

RM2BN0H19–[ 1945 Japan - WWII Internment Camp, Saipan ] — An underfed boy at WWII Susupe Internment Camp (ススッペキャンプ) in Saipan, ca. 1945 (Showa 20). The camp was opened in 1944 (Showa 19) to house 13.000 Japanese civilians and 5.000 Chamorros, Kakanas and Koreans. It was closed on July 4, 1946 (Showa 21). The US capture of the Northern Marianas in July 1944 resulted in the first US occupation of Japanese territory. 20th century gelatin silver print.

World War Two WWII Doolittle Raid, April 18, 1942. An Army B-25 bomber takes off from the USS HORNET in first U.S. air raid on Japan lead by General James Doolittle Stock Photo

RM2FYNXXH–World War Two WWII Doolittle Raid, April 18, 1942. An Army B-25 bomber takes off from the USS HORNET in first U.S. air raid on Japan lead by General James Doolittle

Japanese warships taking Port Arthur, Manchuria, during the Sino-Japanese War, 1894. Color lithograph Stock Photo

RMBM210T–Japanese warships taking Port Arthur, Manchuria, during the Sino-Japanese War, 1894. Color lithograph

Guam USA Territory War In The Pacific park with Japanese 20 cm guns Stock Photo

RMH7N7KM–Guam USA Territory War In The Pacific park with Japanese 20 cm guns

US General Douglas MacArthur World War II ( Douglas MacArthur 1880 – 1964 was an American five-star general and Field Marshal of the Philippine Army. He was Chief of Staff of the United States Army during the 1930s and played a prominent role in the Pacific theater during World War II. ) Stock Photo

RMKFD76N–US General Douglas MacArthur World War II ( Douglas MacArthur 1880 – 1964 was an American five-star general and Field Marshal of the Philippine Army. He was Chief of Staff of the United States Army during the 1930s and played a prominent role in the Pacific theater during World War II. )

Vintage World War II American anti Japanese propaganda poster 1940’s “Murder in cold blood.' ‘Let’s force the Japs to pay, make every bullet grade A’ Anti-Japanese sentiment poster by the USA Office for Emergency Management, 1942-43 Illustration of war crimes by the Japanese during WW2 Stock Photo

RM2AWM2HJ–Vintage World War II American anti Japanese propaganda poster 1940’s “Murder in cold blood.' ‘Let’s force the Japs to pay, make every bullet grade A’ Anti-Japanese sentiment poster by the USA Office for Emergency Management, 1942-43 Illustration of war crimes by the Japanese during WW2

The Pacific War: nuclear explosion in Okinawa 1945 Japan - World War II Washington. National archives Stock Photo

RMGG2AA8–The Pacific War: nuclear explosion in Okinawa 1945 Japan - World War II Washington. National archives

HIROSHIMA The nuclear bomb Little Boy explodes over Hiroshima at 8.156 am on 6 August 1945. Photo: USAAF Stock Photo

RMKDNE0T–HIROSHIMA The nuclear bomb Little Boy explodes over Hiroshima at 8.156 am on 6 August 1945. Photo: USAAF

Map showing the location of the atomic bombings on Japan, 1945. Image courtesy US Department of Energy. Stock Photo

RMHX3D88–Map showing the location of the atomic bombings on Japan, 1945. Image courtesy US Department of Energy.

American offensive 1942-45. World War Two Pacific Theatre 1969 old vintage map Stock Photo

RF2Y57DJC–American offensive 1942-45. World War Two Pacific Theatre 1969 old vintage map

Pacific War: A US Douglas SBD Dauntless dive bomber flies over the island of Saipan on 15 June 1944. The Battle of Saipan (15 June to 9 July, 1944) was a key Pacific battle during World War II, fought between the armed forces of the United States and Japan. Stock Photo

RM2GA5K3F–Pacific War: A US Douglas SBD Dauntless dive bomber flies over the island of Saipan on 15 June 1944. The Battle of Saipan (15 June to 9 July, 1944) was a key Pacific battle during World War II, fought between the armed forces of the United States and Japan.

Pacific War, 1941-1945. Dr. Thein Maung, Minister of Finance in Dr. Ba Maw's Pro-Japanese Government and ambassador to Japan, on a diplomatic visit to Tokyo, October 10, 1943. Stock Photo

RM2M5GCWP–Pacific War, 1941-1945. Dr. Thein Maung, Minister of Finance in Dr. Ba Maw's Pro-Japanese Government and ambassador to Japan, on a diplomatic visit to Tokyo, October 10, 1943.

The end of a great dream. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan Shigemitsu and general Yoshijiro Umezu, head of the Imperial General Staff, present Stock Photo

RM2A3RNT9–The end of a great dream. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan Shigemitsu and general Yoshijiro Umezu, head of the Imperial General Staff, present

RM2C9D5YN–The bloody and long battle of OKINAWA in Japan in 1945. The battle was one of the bloodiest in the PacificThe bloody and long battle of OKINAWA in Japan in 1945. The battle was one of the bloodiest in the Pacific

TOKYO, JAPAN - 02 September 1945 - General of the Army Douglas MacArthur signs the signs the Instrument of Surrender as Supreme Allied Commander aboar Stock Photo

RM2TDA268–TOKYO, JAPAN - 02 September 1945 - General of the Army Douglas MacArthur signs the signs the Instrument of Surrender as Supreme Allied Commander aboar

Dec. 16, 2011 - President and Pacific was council: Photo shows President Roosevelt, seen seated as members of the Pacific War Council stand rounf in a group at the White House. The Pacific War Council , is held a ''Round the World'' Conference, which included particular exploration of the situation in China and India and their ''Relationship to Japan''. The group (L to R). Sir Owen Dixon, of Australia; Leighton McCarthy, of Canada; Walter Nash of New Zealand; Lord Halifax, Dr. T.V. Soong, of China; Dr. A Stock Photo

RME12EB7–Dec. 16, 2011 - President and Pacific was council: Photo shows President Roosevelt, seen seated as members of the Pacific War Council stand rounf in a group at the White House. The Pacific War Council , is held a ''Round the World'' Conference, which included particular exploration of the situation in China and India and their ''Relationship to Japan''. The group (L to R). Sir Owen Dixon, of Australia; Leighton McCarthy, of Canada; Walter Nash of New Zealand; Lord Halifax, Dr. T.V. Soong, of China; Dr. A

Mitsubishi A6M Zero Kamikaze diving on USS Lexington (CV-16) November 5th 1944. When Japan was facing defeat in late 1944 it chose to destroy US ships with suicide bombings, known as Kamikaze.These attacks were a potent physical and psychological weapon and sunk a total of 47 ships at a cost of more than 3000 pilots and planes. By late 1944 the US Navy was large enough that the losses were insignificant and they did not alter the course of the war. Stock Photo

RM2R330NW–Mitsubishi A6M Zero Kamikaze diving on USS Lexington (CV-16) November 5th 1944. When Japan was facing defeat in late 1944 it chose to destroy US ships with suicide bombings, known as Kamikaze.These attacks were a potent physical and psychological weapon and sunk a total of 47 ships at a cost of more than 3000 pilots and planes. By late 1944 the US Navy was large enough that the losses were insignificant and they did not alter the course of the war.

Smashed by Japanese mortar and shellfire, trapped by Iwo's treacherous black-ash sands, halftracs and other vehicles of war lay knocked out on the black sands of the volcanic fortress. Ca. February/March 1945. PhoM3c. Robert M. Warren. (Coast Guard) Stock Photo

RFEC2T79–Smashed by Japanese mortar and shellfire, trapped by Iwo's treacherous black-ash sands, halftracs and other vehicles of war lay knocked out on the black sands of the volcanic fortress. Ca. February/March 1945. PhoM3c. Robert M. Warren. (Coast Guard)

A World War Two painting of Kamikaze pilots by S. Awata. They were a part of the Japanese Special Attack Units of military aviators who initiated suicide attacks for the Empire of Japan against Allied naval vessels in the closing stages of the Pacific campaign of World War II, designed to destroy warships more effectively than possible with conventional air attacks. About 3,800 kamikaze pilots died during the war, and more than 7,000 naval personnel were killed by kamikaze attacks. Stock Photo

RMWJKDT4–A World War Two painting of Kamikaze pilots by S. Awata. They were a part of the Japanese Special Attack Units of military aviators who initiated suicide attacks for the Empire of Japan against Allied naval vessels in the closing stages of the Pacific campaign of World War II, designed to destroy warships more effectively than possible with conventional air attacks. About 3,800 kamikaze pilots died during the war, and more than 7,000 naval personnel were killed by kamikaze attacks.

[ 1930s Japan - Advertising for Japanese Exposition ] Poster card for the Nagoya Pan-Pacific Peace Exposition (名古屋汎太平洋平和博覧会, Nagoya Hantaiheiyo Heiwa Hakurankai), held in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, from March 15 to May 31, 1937 (Showa 12). The exposition promoted industry, transportation, education, science, construction, architecture, social welfare, tourism, fine arts and crafts and attracted 28 participating countries and 4,800,000 visitors. Two months after the exposition closed, the Second Sino-Japanese War (1937–1945) started. 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo

RM2BKNW69–[ 1930s Japan - Advertising for Japanese Exposition ] Poster card for the Nagoya Pan-Pacific Peace Exposition (名古屋汎太平洋平和博覧会, Nagoya Hantaiheiyo Heiwa Hakurankai), held in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, from March 15 to May 31, 1937 (Showa 12). The exposition promoted industry, transportation, education, science, construction, architecture, social welfare, tourism, fine arts and crafts and attracted 28 participating countries and 4,800,000 visitors. Two months after the exposition closed, the Second Sino-Japanese War (1937–1945) started. 20th century vintage postcard.

Vintage World War II photograph - Japanese suicide kamikaze attack on an American battleship in the Pacific. The plane was brought down just short of the ship. Stock Photo

RM2BRWJ2W–Vintage World War II photograph - Japanese suicide kamikaze attack on an American battleship in the Pacific. The plane was brought down just short of the ship.

World War Two commemorative propaganda poster, showing U.S. Marines raising flag at Iwo Jima, during the advance on Japan in the Pacific war. Stock Photo

RMKJ1RRJ–World War Two commemorative propaganda poster, showing U.S. Marines raising flag at Iwo Jima, during the advance on Japan in the Pacific war.

RMH7N7KH–Guam USA Territory War In The Pacific park with Japanese 20 cm guns

James Harold Doolittle (1896-1993), American military general and aviation pioneer, recipient of Medal of Honor for his daring raids on Japan during World War II, half-length Portrait in Military Uniform, Harry Warnecke, Gus Schoenbaechler, 1945 Stock Photo

RM2J15H2P–James Harold Doolittle (1896-1993), American military general and aviation pioneer, recipient of Medal of Honor for his daring raids on Japan during World War II, half-length Portrait in Military Uniform, Harry Warnecke, Gus Schoenbaechler, 1945

Vintage WW2 cover Liberty Magazine April 29 1944. The cover depicts Japanese soldiers perched on top of a tree limb within the jungle. Three Japanese soldiers (two privates and one decorated officer…who resembles Japan’s General and Prime Minister Hideki Tojo) with bombs falling in the background. Their hands and feet feature ape like features, exaggerated teeth, and posed in the famed speak no evil, see no evil, and hear no evil, poses. Stock Photo

RMM7N2H0–Vintage WW2 cover Liberty Magazine April 29 1944. The cover depicts Japanese soldiers perched on top of a tree limb within the jungle. Three Japanese soldiers (two privates and one decorated officer…who resembles Japan’s General and Prime Minister Hideki Tojo) with bombs falling in the background. Their hands and feet feature ape like features, exaggerated teeth, and posed in the famed speak no evil, see no evil, and hear no evil, poses.

The Pacific War: the American fleet near Okinawa 1945 Japan - World War II Washington. National archives Stock Photo

RMGG2AAC–The Pacific War: the American fleet near Okinawa 1945 Japan - World War II Washington. National archives

BATTLE OF PELELIU September-November 1944. US Marines attacking the Japanese held airfield. Photo: US Marine Corps Stock Photo

RMEG3CRY–BATTLE OF PELELIU September-November 1944. US Marines attacking the Japanese held airfield. Photo: US Marine Corps

Second page of the Transcript of Message to Congress by President Franklin D Roosevelt Requesting Declaration of War Against Japan, Washington, District of Columbia, December 8, 1941. Image courtesy National Archives. Stock Photo

RMHX3EX3–Second page of the Transcript of Message to Congress by President Franklin D Roosevelt Requesting Declaration of War Against Japan, Washington, District of Columbia, December 8, 1941. Image courtesy National Archives.

Guadalcanal Campaign 1942/3. World War 2. Pacific. Solomon Islands 1961 map Stock Photo

RFT2JPX5–Guadalcanal Campaign 1942/3. World War 2. Pacific. Solomon Islands 1961 map

USA/Japan: The USS Bunker Hill hit by two Japanese kamikaze aircraft off Kyushu, 11 May, 1945. Kamikaze ('divine wind') were suicide attacks by military aviators from the Empire of Japan against Allied naval vessels in the closing stages of the Pacific campaign of World War II, designed to destroy as many warships as possible. Kamikaze pilots would attempt to crash their aircraft into enemy ships in planes laden with explosives, bombs, torpedoes and full fuel tanks. The aircraft's normal functions (to deliver torpedoes or bombs or shoot down other aircraft) were put aside. Stock Photo

RM2B01DE5–USA/Japan: The USS Bunker Hill hit by two Japanese kamikaze aircraft off Kyushu, 11 May, 1945. Kamikaze ('divine wind') were suicide attacks by military aviators from the Empire of Japan against Allied naval vessels in the closing stages of the Pacific campaign of World War II, designed to destroy as many warships as possible. Kamikaze pilots would attempt to crash their aircraft into enemy ships in planes laden with explosives, bombs, torpedoes and full fuel tanks. The aircraft's normal functions (to deliver torpedoes or bombs or shoot down other aircraft) were put aside.

Pacific War, 1941-1945. Japanese Prime Minister Hideki Tojo addresses attendees during a banquet with President of the Japanese-controlled Second Philippine Republic Jose P. Laurel and Japanese cabinet ministers, October 1943. Stock Photo

RM2M5GCWA–Pacific War, 1941-1945. Japanese Prime Minister Hideki Tojo addresses attendees during a banquet with President of the Japanese-controlled Second Philippine Republic Jose P. Laurel and Japanese cabinet ministers, October 1943.

The end of a great dream. Sailors of the US Missouri battleship (USS Missouri are watching the start of the surrender ceremony of Japan after its defe Stock Photo

RM2AE3CX7–The end of a great dream. Sailors of the US Missouri battleship (USS Missouri are watching the start of the surrender ceremony of Japan after its defe

RM2C9D5XR–The bloody and long battle of OKINAWA in Japan in 1945. The battle was one of the bloodiest in the PacificThe bloody and long battle of OKINAWA in Japan in 1945. The battle was one of the bloodiest in the Pacific

Vintage photo circa 1942 of Japanese soldiers standing on guard with rifles next to a coastal artillery gun emplacement during World War Two Stock Photo

RM2KYW966–Vintage photo circa 1942 of Japanese soldiers standing on guard with rifles next to a coastal artillery gun emplacement during World War Two

U.S. doctors & nurses in Japan, Photograph shows American Red Cross group including doctors and nurses en route to Romania to provide medical relief during World War I. The group traveled via the Pacific and Japan., 1917, World War, 1914-1918, Glass negatives, 1 negative: glass Stock Photo

RM2WRC81J–U.S. doctors & nurses in Japan, Photograph shows American Red Cross group including doctors and nurses en route to Romania to provide medical relief during World War I. The group traveled via the Pacific and Japan., 1917, World War, 1914-1918, Glass negatives, 1 negative: glass

Mitsubishi Zero A6M5 Model 52c are sent back from Korea to Kyushû island, to take part in a Kamikaze attack (early 1945). When Japan was facing defeat in late 1944 it chose to destroy US ships with suicide bombings, known as Kamikaze.These attacks were a potent physical and psychological weapon and sunk a total of 47 ships at a cost of more than 3000 pilots and planes. By late 1944 the US Navy was large enough that the losses were insignificant and they did not alter the course of the war. Stock Photo

RM2R330TG–Mitsubishi Zero A6M5 Model 52c are sent back from Korea to Kyushû island, to take part in a Kamikaze attack (early 1945). When Japan was facing defeat in late 1944 it chose to destroy US ships with suicide bombings, known as Kamikaze.These attacks were a potent physical and psychological weapon and sunk a total of 47 ships at a cost of more than 3000 pilots and planes. By late 1944 the US Navy was large enough that the losses were insignificant and they did not alter the course of the war.

U.S. Navy sailors ride bombs as they are carted to waiting aircraft on a Pacific island Navy airfield during World War II . Stock Photo

RFEC2H61–U.S. Navy sailors ride bombs as they are carted to waiting aircraft on a Pacific island Navy airfield during World War II .

USS Yorktown, an aircraft carrier damaged during the Battle of the Coral Sea, fought from 4–8 May 1942, a naval battle between Japan and naval and the United States and Australia, taking place in the Pacific Theatre of World War II. Once repaired it left for the Battle of Midway that took place on 4–7 June 1942, six months after Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor and one month after the Battle of the Coral Sea Stock Photo

RM2C7GRG4–USS Yorktown, an aircraft carrier damaged during the Battle of the Coral Sea, fought from 4–8 May 1942, a naval battle between Japan and naval and the United States and Australia, taking place in the Pacific Theatre of World War II. Once repaired it left for the Battle of Midway that took place on 4–7 June 1942, six months after Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor and one month after the Battle of the Coral Sea

[ 1943 Japan - Japanese Pacific War Bond ] — Pacific War Bond of 7.5 yen issued in Japan in 1943 (Showa 18), featuring a Japanese WWII navy ship, tank and warplane. In the 1930s and 1940s, 'voluntary' savings were so greatly encouraged to finance the Japanese war effort that by 1944 (Showa 19) Japanese households were saving an incredible 39.5% of disposable income. 20th century vintage bond. Stock Photo

RM2BN16KN–[ 1943 Japan - Japanese Pacific War Bond ] — Pacific War Bond of 7.5 yen issued in Japan in 1943 (Showa 18), featuring a Japanese WWII navy ship, tank and warplane. In the 1930s and 1940s, 'voluntary' savings were so greatly encouraged to finance the Japanese war effort that by 1944 (Showa 19) Japanese households were saving an incredible 39.5% of disposable income. 20th century vintage bond.

Map of the China Sea, the Philippines, and European colonies in the southeast Asia region 1898. Color lithograph Stock Photo

RMACK9TH–Map of the China Sea, the Philippines, and European colonies in the southeast Asia region 1898. Color lithograph

1942 Daily News (New York) General Douglas MacArthur takes command of Pacific War Stock Photo

RMTXJ8YY–1942 Daily News (New York) General Douglas MacArthur takes command of Pacific War

Guam USA Territory War In The Pacific park with Japanese 20 cm guns at sunset Stock Photo

RMH7N7KE–Guam USA Territory War In The Pacific park with Japanese 20 cm guns at sunset

World War II - Corsair lands in flames on aircraft carrier, Pacific Ocean, pilot unhurt Stock Photo

RM2RGA8BT–World War II - Corsair lands in flames on aircraft carrier, Pacific Ocean, pilot unhurt

PEARL HARBOR Newspaper stand San Francisco Corner of Montgomery and Market Streets, Monday morning, December 8, 1941, after Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. San Francisco, California. Shows people looking at newspaper headlines.Taken on 8 December 1941 Stock Photo

RM2K1YTRN–PEARL HARBOR Newspaper stand San Francisco Corner of Montgomery and Market Streets, Monday morning, December 8, 1941, after Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. San Francisco, California. Shows people looking at newspaper headlines.Taken on 8 December 1941

The Pacific War: American forces in Okinawa 1945 Japan - World War II Washington. National archives Stock Photo

RMGG2AAH–The Pacific War: American forces in Okinawa 1945 Japan - World War II Washington. National archives

TOMOYUKI YAMASHITA (1885-1946) Japanese General (second from right) on trial in Manila in 1945 for war crimes. He was executed on 23 February 1946 Stock Photo

RMJJEA5G–TOMOYUKI YAMASHITA (1885-1946) Japanese General (second from right) on trial in Manila in 1945 for war crimes. He was executed on 23 February 1946

Desolation and dilapidated structures following the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japan, November, 1945. Image courtesy US Department of Energy. Stock Photo

RMHX3D81–Desolation and dilapidated structures following the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japan, November, 1945. Image courtesy US Department of Energy.

The Gilbert Islands 1943/44. Pacific Ocean. World War 2 1961 old vintage map Stock Photo

RFT2JPF0–The Gilbert Islands 1943/44. Pacific Ocean. World War 2 1961 old vintage map

USA/Japan: A USAF F6F-3 crash landing on the deck of USS Enterprise, 10 November 1943. Crash landing of F6F on the flight deck of the USS Enterprise while enroute to attack Makin Island. Lt. Walter Chewning, catapult officer, clambers up the side of the plane to assist the pilot, Ensign Byron Johnson, from the flaming cockpit. Stock Photo

RM2B01DE2–USA/Japan: A USAF F6F-3 crash landing on the deck of USS Enterprise, 10 November 1943. Crash landing of F6F on the flight deck of the USS Enterprise while enroute to attack Makin Island. Lt. Walter Chewning, catapult officer, clambers up the side of the plane to assist the pilot, Ensign Byron Johnson, from the flaming cockpit.

Pacific War, 1941-1945. Japanese aircraft fly in formation over the Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon, Japanese-occupied Burma, August 1943. Stock Photo

RM2M5GD1T–Pacific War, 1941-1945. Japanese aircraft fly in formation over the Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon, Japanese-occupied Burma, August 1943.

World War II. Battle of Saipan. Japan. June-July 1944. Captured Japanese soldiers and civilians of Saipan, carry water and food for themselves and their fellow captives under the close watch of Marine guards. By the expression on the faces of some, they seem to be as happy as possible under the circumstances. Stock Photo

RM2XX0K28–World War II. Battle of Saipan. Japan. June-July 1944. Captured Japanese soldiers and civilians of Saipan, carry water and food for themselves and their fellow captives under the close watch of Marine guards. By the expression on the faces of some, they seem to be as happy as possible under the circumstances.

RM2C9D5YH–The bloody and long battle of OKINAWA in Japan in 1945. The battle was one of the bloodiest in the PacificThe bloody and long battle of OKINAWA in Japan in 1945. The battle was one of the bloodiest in the Pacific

Vintage photo circa 1945 of a pair of Boeing B29 Superfortress bombers of the United States air force XX Bomber Command dropping bombs over Japan Stock Photo

RF2H5FA0J–Vintage photo circa 1945 of a pair of Boeing B29 Superfortress bombers of the United States air force XX Bomber Command dropping bombs over Japan

RM2WRC823–U.S. doctors & nurses in Japan, Photograph shows American Red Cross group including doctors and nurses en route to Romania to provide medical relief during World War I. The group traveled via the Pacific and Japan., 1917, World War, 1914-1918, Glass negatives, 1 negative: glass

LSM (Landing Ship Medium) 20 sinking in Surigao Straits, 5 December 1944. She was struck by a kamikaze amidships, killing 8 and wounding 9. When Japan was facing defeat in late 1944 it chose to destroy US ships with suicide bombings, known as Kamikaze.These attacks were a potent physical and psychological weapon and sunk a total of 47 ships at a cost of more than 3000 pilots and planes. By late 1944 the US Navy was large enough that the losses were insignificant and they did not alter the course of the war. Stock Photo

RM2R330PN–LSM (Landing Ship Medium) 20 sinking in Surigao Straits, 5 December 1944. She was struck by a kamikaze amidships, killing 8 and wounding 9. When Japan was facing defeat in late 1944 it chose to destroy US ships with suicide bombings, known as Kamikaze.These attacks were a potent physical and psychological weapon and sunk a total of 47 ships at a cost of more than 3000 pilots and planes. By late 1944 the US Navy was large enough that the losses were insignificant and they did not alter the course of the war.

Bomb handling at an advanced Pacific base. Ca. 1944. Marine Corps. (Navy) Exact Date Shot Unknown NARA FILE #: 080-G-166952 WAR & CONFLICT BOOK #: 852 Stock Photo

RFHMBBD5–Bomb handling at an advanced Pacific base. Ca. 1944. Marine Corps. (Navy) Exact Date Shot Unknown NARA FILE #: 080-G-166952 WAR & CONFLICT BOOK #: 852

'Ruthless Ruth', a North American B-25 Mitchell medium bomber strafing a Japanese warship in 1945. Introduced in 1941 the Mitchell was used by many Allied air forces to serve in every theater of World War Two.The aircraft took part in the North Africa campaign, the invasion of Sicily and Italy. The RAF received nearly 900 Mitchells in 1943, initially to bomb targets in occupied Europe, but after the Normandy invasion, the RAF and France used Mitchells in support of the Allies in Europe. Most B-25s however were in American service and used in the war against Japan in Asia and the Pacific. Stock Photo

RM2YH7RY5–'Ruthless Ruth', a North American B-25 Mitchell medium bomber strafing a Japanese warship in 1945. Introduced in 1941 the Mitchell was used by many Allied air forces to serve in every theater of World War Two.The aircraft took part in the North Africa campaign, the invasion of Sicily and Italy. The RAF received nearly 900 Mitchells in 1943, initially to bomb targets in occupied Europe, but after the Normandy invasion, the RAF and France used Mitchells in support of the Allies in Europe. Most B-25s however were in American service and used in the war against Japan in Asia and the Pacific.

[ 1943 Japan - Japanese Pacific War Bond ] — Pacific War Bond of 10 yen issued by the Imperial Government of Japan in 1943 (Showa 18), featuring a Japanese WWII navy ship, tank and warplane. In the 1930s and 1940s, 'voluntary' savings were so greatly encouraged to finance the Japanese war effort that by 1944 (Showa 19) Japanese households were saving an incredible 39.5% of disposable income. 20th century vintage bond. Stock Photo

RM2BN16HB–[ 1943 Japan - Japanese Pacific War Bond ] — Pacific War Bond of 10 yen issued by the Imperial Government of Japan in 1943 (Showa 18), featuring a Japanese WWII navy ship, tank and warplane. In the 1930s and 1940s, 'voluntary' savings were so greatly encouraged to finance the Japanese war effort that by 1944 (Showa 19) Japanese households were saving an incredible 39.5% of disposable income. 20th century vintage bond.

IWO JIMA, PACIFIC OCEAN - February 1945 - A flamethrower operator of Co. E, 2nd Bn, 9th Marines, runs under fire during the initial part of the Battle Stock Photo

RM2H75PDC–IWO JIMA, PACIFIC OCEAN - February 1945 - A flamethrower operator of Co. E, 2nd Bn, 9th Marines, runs under fire during the initial part of the Battle

RMTXJ90A–1942 Daily News (New York) General Douglas MacArthur takes command of Pacific War

Texas Hill Country Fredericksburg National Museum of the Pacific War Fat Man atomic bomb assembly full size mockup Stock Photo

RMB3NG84–Texas Hill Country Fredericksburg National Museum of the Pacific War Fat Man atomic bomb assembly full size mockup

World War II vintage photograph - amphibious tanks approach Aguni Jima, war in the Pacific Stock Photo

RM2K642H3–World War II vintage photograph - amphibious tanks approach Aguni Jima, war in the Pacific

WW2 USA American anti Japanese propaganda leaflet prepared by allies for distribution to Japanese soldiers, 1944/45. Titled 'The Hour Is Drawing Near!' above a clock. Each hour on the clock is marked by an island captured by the allies (8-9-10-11 are Saipan-Guam-Palua-Philippines), and 12 o'clock is Japan. The text on the verso contains three quotes from 'high authorities' in Tokyo that Japan may be invaded and defeated. It concludes that 'Although they know there is no chance of victory, they continue making you die like dogs to save their own (Japanese) faces. Second World War Pacific Stock Photo

RM2JPHMY3–WW2 USA American anti Japanese propaganda leaflet prepared by allies for distribution to Japanese soldiers, 1944/45. Titled 'The Hour Is Drawing Near!' above a clock. Each hour on the clock is marked by an island captured by the allies (8-9-10-11 are Saipan-Guam-Palua-Philippines), and 12 o'clock is Japan. The text on the verso contains three quotes from 'high authorities' in Tokyo that Japan may be invaded and defeated. It concludes that 'Although they know there is no chance of victory, they continue making you die like dogs to save their own (Japanese) faces. Second World War Pacific

The Pacific War: American troops during the attack of Okinawa 1945 Japan- World War II U.S. marines corps photograph Stock Photo

RMGG2AAJ–The Pacific War: American troops during the attack of Okinawa 1945 Japan- World War II U.S. marines corps photograph

JAMES HAROLD DOOLITTLE (1896-1993) USAF commander in cockpit of a B-25B just after the Doolittle raid on Japan, 18 April 1942) Stock Photo

RMBNM2X3–JAMES HAROLD DOOLITTLE (1896-1993) USAF commander in cockpit of a B-25B just after the Doolittle raid on Japan, 18 April 1942)

Kadena, Japan. 01st Dec, 2022. A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle fighter pilot assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron, waves before taking off for the final journey home from Kadena Air Base, December 1, 2022 in Okinawa, Japan. The U.S. Air Force is retiring all F-15C/D Eagle aircraft replacing them with next generation advance fighter aircraft. Credit: SrA Moses Taylor/U.S. Air Force/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RM2KYNT3B–Kadena, Japan. 01st Dec, 2022. A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle fighter pilot assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron, waves before taking off for the final journey home from Kadena Air Base, December 1, 2022 in Okinawa, Japan. The U.S. Air Force is retiring all F-15C/D Eagle aircraft replacing them with next generation advance fighter aircraft. Credit: SrA Moses Taylor/U.S. Air Force/Alamy Live News

The Marshall Islands 1943/44. Pacific Ocean. World War 2 1961 old vintage map Stock Photo

RFT2JPF2–The Marshall Islands 1943/44. Pacific Ocean. World War 2 1961 old vintage map

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