The August 1942 landing on Guadalcanal was a colossal improvisation, concocted on the fly to take advantage of a recent dramatic turn in the Pacific war. 
 

Hawaii’s initial importance to the US Army was not due to long-term planning, but it would become a crucial piece of a defensive network in the Pacific.

The National WWII Museum announces its newest special exhibit, The Real Image of War: Steichen and Ford in the Pacific.

Just over 75 years ago—on April 1, 1945—American troops invaded the 70-mile long island of Okinawa in the largest amphibious operation of the Pacific War.

Richard B. Frank is an internationally renowned expert on the Pacific war and a guest contributor of the Museum for articles and "To the Best of My Ability" podcast.