Asia-Pacific War

The Asia-Pacific War (1937-1945) was a major conflict during World War II, primarily between Japan and the Allies, including the United States, China, and Australia. It began with Japan's invasion of China in 1937 and expanded when Japan attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941, leading to widespread fighting across the Pacific region. The war involved significant battles and atrocities, impacting millions of lives. It ended with Japan’s surrender in 1945 after atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, resulting in profound changes in the political landscape of Asia and the emergence of the United States as a dominant power in the region.