Chart of the Pacific Theater

An American chart of the Pacific theater of operations. This chart includes a short history of Japan, critical events prior to Pearl Harbor, and the campaigns in the Pacific theater through the end of World War II. Photos of political and military leaders, maps, and unit insignia accompany the text. Specifically, the maps complement the printed text by showing the movement of Allied and Japanese forces throughout several campaigns including: Pearl Harbor, the Philippines, Wake Island, Singapore, the Battle of Coral Sea, Java, Midway, the Solomon Islands and Guadalcanal, Tarawa, Truk Islands, Eniwetok, Saipan, Guam, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa. Specific units and/or their commanding officers are often noted on the maps along with dates of specific events. Attached is the original cover piece which is titled "Factual Chart of World War II: Asiatic-Pacific Operations." Printed text and graphics on this cover piece include the insignia of the United States Marine and Army Corps involved in the Pacific theater, as well as graphics highlighting ranks and insignia within the United States Navy. Pencil markings on the cover piece highlight the Fifth Marine Amphibious Corps while handwriting at the top reads: "Legal Case, 5-10-46." Handwriting on the back of the chart and cover piece indicates that this chart is part of the Official File. The handwriting reads in part: "OF 273-A, 1/28/46."