For the casual traveler or dedicated war buff, this unique, all-encompassing guide is an essential part of any trip to Asia or the Pacific. Meticulous, up-to-date research makes getting to sites easy, leaving plenty of time to enjoy the beaches and other fabled attractions of some of the most beautiful islands and vibrant cities in the world. Directions to everything from jungle relics and city museums to landing beaches and hallowed battlefields. More than 500 individual points of interest, detailed histories, maps of all sites, more than 40 color photos, in-depth travel information, insider tips, accomodations close to major sites, spectacular beaches, and never before documented sites. Included are Pearl Harbor, Guadalcanal, Bataan, Tokyo, Tarawa, Saipan, River Kwai, China, Alaska, Hiroshima, Corregidor, Singapore, Iwo Jima, Peleliu, Midway, Marshall Islands, Guam, Okinawa, Leyte, Solomon Islands, Tinian, Truk, Nagasaki, Papua New Guinea, Manila, U.S. museums and more! 239 pages. Soft cover.
