
The Pacific War
The Pacific War was a major conflict during World War II, primarily between Japan and the Allies (notably the United States, Britain, and China). It began with Japan's aggressive expansion across Asia and the Pacific, aiming for dominance. The U.S. responded with military action after attackingsuch as Pearl Harbor in 1941. The war involved intense battles across islands and vast ocean areas, featuring aircraft carriers, submarines, and island-hopping tactics. It ended in 1945 with Japan's surrender after atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, significantly shaping post-war global power and regional geopolitics.