Map of Japanese invasion receding by G. H. Davis

A pictorial map of the Pacific area, showing how the wave of Japanese invasion receded as a result of the Allied strategy during the Second World War. Showing Japan\'s conquests, dates of occupation, and reconquests. 1945

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ILEA000636854

Registered date
1929/12/31 00:00:00

Credit
? Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans / Kyodo News Images

Media source
Copyright (c) Mary Evans Picture Library 2013

Media size
6405 × 4479 pixel

Resolution
300 dpi

Deployment size
5.48(MB)*

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**The text may be generated by an automatic translation system**

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