Introduction During World War II, the United States experienced a regrettable episode of injustice and prejudice: the mass incarceration of Japanese Americans. In 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, which paved the way for the forced removal and confinement of individuals of Japanese ancestry. This executive order, motivated by fear and wartime […]
Introduction Over 75 years ago, on December 7, 1941, the USS Arizona, a mighty “super dreadnought” battleship, became one of the tragic symbols of the attack on Pearl Harbor. On that fateful day, 1,177 men lost their lives as the ship was engulfed in flames and sank beneath the waters of the harbor. Today, the […]
Introduction In 1942, amidst the turmoil of World War II, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, marking a dark chapter in American history. This executive order paved the way for the forced incarceration of Japanese Americans in confinement camps across the United States. Men, women, and children of Japanese ancestry were uprooted from […]
When one thinks of the Pacific Campaign in World War II, images of naval battles, island hopping, and intense air combat come to mind. However, many people don’t realize the pivotal role played by armoured units, particularly U.S. Marine tanks, in the Pacific theater. These tanks provided crucial support to infantry troops, helped to neutralize […]