The Eagle and the Rising Sun: The Japanese-American War, 1941–1943

Two powers collide. The Pacific erupts. A war changes the world.

The opening years of the Pacific War were marked by extraordinary military reversals, strategic miscalculations, and battles that would determine the course of the conflict. In The Eagle and the Rising Sun, historian Alan Strauss-Schom examines the Japanese-American war from the attack on Pearl Harbor through the pivotal campaigns of 1941–1943. Combining military history with political and strategic analysis, Strauss-Schom traces the decisions made by commanders and governments on both sides while placing the fighting in the wider context of a rapidly changing global war. From Pearl Harbor and the fall of the Philippines to Midway, Guadalcanal, and the struggle across the Pacific, the book reveals how Japan's initial offensive momentum collided with America's vast industrial and military power. The result is a compelling account of the opening phase of a conflict that would reshape the balance of power in the twentieth century.

• A detailed examination of the Japanese-American conflict from 1941 through 1943
• Covers the major military campaigns, strategic decisions, and political developments of the early Pacific War
• A penetrating exploration of leadership, military strategy, intelligence, logistics, naval power, and the changing balance of forces

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A gripping account of the Pacific War at its most decisive early stage, The Eagle and the Rising Sun brings together battlefield history, strategic analysis, and political context to illuminate how the United States and Japan fought their way toward a conflict that would transform the modern world.

About the Author

Alan Strauss-Schom is an acclaimed historian and biographer whose meticulously researched works explore major figures, conflicts, and turning points in modern history. His books include Émile Zola: A Biography, The Shadow Emperor: A Biography of Napoleon III, and Lyautey in Morocco: Protectorate Administration, 1912–1925. Combining extensive research with vivid narrative, Strauss-Schom brings historical events to life while examining the personalities, ambitions, and decisions that shaped them.