The Typhoon of War: Micronesian Experiences of the Pacific War
, by Poyer, Lin; Falgout, Suzanne; Carucci, Laurence MarshallNote: Supplemental materials are not guaranteed with Rental or Used book purchases.
- ISBN: 9780824821685 | 0824821688
- Cover: Hardcover
- Copyright: 1/1/2001
World War II was a watershed event for the people of the former Japanese colonies of Micronesia. The Japanese military build-up, the conflict itself, and the American occupation and control of the conquered islands brought rapid and dramatic changes to Micronesian life. Whether they spent the war in caves and bomb shelters, in sweet potato fields under armed Japanese guard, or in their own homes, Micronesians who survived those years recognize that their peoples underwent a major historical transformation. Like a typhoon, the war swept away a former life.