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Pacific War Review Flash Cards

Students match Pacific War figures, events, and concepts with their descriptions to reinforce understanding of major people and turning points in World War II.

Hollywood at War: WWII Propaganda | Rob Buscher

In his presentation at the annual Admiral Nimitz Conference Rob Buscher explores anti-Japanese propaganda in entertainment-based Hollywood films (fictional scripted narratives), cartoons, and documentary news reels – and how they failed to distinguish between the Japanese Imperial Army, and persons of Japanese ancestry living in the United States.

National Guard in the Pacific War: The 40th Infantry Division | Robert Kim

Often overlooked in histories of the Pacific War, the National Guard provided much of the U.S. ground forces in the theater from 1942 to 1945. In his presentation, author Robert Kim highlights the 40th Infantry Division, composed of units from California, Utah, Nevada, and New York, and examines its role in major island-hopping campaigns, including the liberation of the Philippines. By the summer of 1945, the division was among the most experienced fighting forces in the Pacific.

Fear Appeals as Propaganda | Ambyre Ponivas

At the Annual Nimitz Conference Dr. Ambyre Ponivas gives an overview of the science of fear appeals, when and how they are used, potential consequences, and highlights specific instances of fear appeal propaganda utilized during World War II.

Shoichi Yokoi : No Surrender Soldier | Christine Kohler

Memory and Meaning of the Asia Pacific War | Rich Frank

This year’s Admiral Nimitz Conference explored how pop culture, propaganda, and politics have shaped public memory of the Pacific War over the past 80 years. Through discussion of media, cultural narratives, and political discourse, this program reflected on how these forces continue to influence our understanding of the conflict.

The Epic Ambush: The Attack on Oahu Airfields | Gary Laine

Gary B. Laine DDS discusses the happenings of Oahu on the morning of December 7, 1941.

Shock and Awe in Japan | Franziska Seraphim | Admiral Nimitz Conference - 2024

If the atomic bombs were meant to "shock and awe" the Japanese into surrender in August 1945, they didn't. Much more was needed to break the political stalemate in Tokyo and allow the Emperor to call it quits.