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THE EARTH War II in the Pacific Series tells the storyline of Iwo Jima and the long war in the Pacific, individuals who damaged its direction, and the countless places that suffered from war yet survived and went on to prosper in peace. From General MacArthur and President Truman to Emperor Hirohito, the key players in the Pacific Theatre are profiled. Learn about aircraft carriers and the development of fission weapons; gain a deeper understanding of the Bataan Death March and the decision to utilize the atomic bomb; and hear about places including Guam, the Marshall Islands, and, of course, Iwo Jima. The editors of the Encyclopaedia Britannica have created a collection of over 80 articles that tells the storyline of the Pacific Theatre of World War II, providing context and explaining the circumstances surrounding the pivotal battle for Iwo Jima. You will learn about the events that led up to the battle, the result it had on the rest of the war, and much more. Encyclopaedia Britannica explores the events, places, and folks involved, in order to offer a far more thorough understanding of the significance of this historic flag-raising. With this edition, the editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica present MacArthur's famous speech: "Today the Guns are Silent".