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Explore stories, activities, and sources that bring the Pacific War to life. Whether you're diving deep or just curious, you can search by topic, format, or interest to find something that sparks connection and understanding.


Behind the Lines: How Special Training Units Helped Build the U.S. Army for World War II

Museum Blogs

Discover how World War II-era Special Training Units transformed struggling recruits into vital contributors to the U.S. Army's wartime success.

History
Education
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A New Era for the National Museum of the Pacific War: Inside the Bush Gallery Renovation

Museum Blogs

Experience the newly renovated George H. W. Bush Gallery in Fredericksburg, Texas. Explore immersive WWII exhibits and plan a perfect Hill Country getaway.

History
Education
News
Nimitz
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History in Action: Bringing the Pacific War to Life

Museum Blogs

Pacific Valor Reenactment with the flamethrower being used at the Pacific Combat Zone on the grounds of the National Museum of the Pacific War

History
Education
Living History
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Pacific Valor Series: William J. Bordelon

Historical Overviews

Education
Marine
Tarawa
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The Admiral’s Story: Transformation of the Nimitz Family Collection

Museum Blogs

Image of Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz

Nimitz
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Seeds of Conflict: The Buildup to the Pacific War

Historical Overviews

History
Japan
China
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"Jewel Voice": Japan's Road to Surrender

Historical Overviews

History
Atomic Bomb & Manhattan Project
Japan
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The Life and Death of the USS Indianapolis

Historical Overviews

A vessel and crew that served their country with strength, commitment, and valor to the very end.

History
Navy
Ships & Shipwrecks
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The Role of the Malay Regiment in the Battle of Singapore

Historical Overviews

In the scorching heat of those Singapore battles, they forged who they were.

History
Battles & Campaigns
CBI Theater
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