The Pacific War 2: Taking a Desperate Gamble

The Pacific War series offers a sweeping account of the Pacific War, fought from 1941 to 1945 across the Pacific and Indian Oceans and East Asia between Japan, a principal Axis power, and the Allied nations, including the United States and Britain. It presents the full story of the rise and fall of Japanese militarism, explores the causes and consequences of the Pacific War in depth, and examines the military, political, diplomatic, and economic struggles between the Axis and Allied powers from multiple perspectives.

The series reveals many historical facts and tells its stories with vivid twists and turns. The author writes fluently, draws on a wide range of sources, and presents a clear narrative, along with incisive personal insights into events and historical figures.

Taking the risks is the second volume in the Pacific War series. It focuses on the Battle of Nomonhan, the signing of the Tripartite Pact by Germany, Italy, and Japan, and the failure of peace talks between the United States and Japan.