World War II Hawaii
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Arcadia Publishing
Published by: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date: August 26, 2024
Contributors: John C. Buckingham
Pages: 128
ISBN13: 978-1467161770
OVERVIEW
Step into the Hidden History of Wartime Hawaii
When most people think of Hawai‘i, they picture sandy beaches and swaying palms—but during World War II, these islands were transformed into a war zone. World War II Hawaii explores this hidden history with immersive storytelling and meticulous research, revealing how the arrival of over one million servicemen and tens of thousands of defense workers transformed the islands forever.
Within hours of the attack on Pearl Harbor, martial law was declared. Schools were seized by the military. All communication was censored. Entire neighborhoods were evacuated. Even the money changed—the U.S. government burned $2 million in cash and issued new bills stamped “Hawaii” in case of invasion.
Richly illustrated with rare photographs and grounded in historical detail, World War II Hawaii offers a compelling visual journey through a paradise changed by war.
Order your copy today and discover the extraordinary story of Hawaii on the home front.
Dorothea N. Buckingham is a librarian, author, and World War II historian. John C. Buckingham is a retired US Marine Corps officer, author, and active docent with Pearl Harbor museums. Through this collection of rarely seen images, taken mainly from the Hawaii War Records Depository, they present daily life in Hawai‘i during World War II as it has never been seen before.
Praise
"Relying on incredible photographs taken at the time to tell the story, this book is an extremely valuable resource in aiding and developing our understanding of the Second World War in Hawai'i and the wider Pacific. A vital addition to reading lists around the world on the Second World War in the Pacific."
—Dr. Sarah-Louise Miller, King's College London, Defense Studies Department,Kellogg College, University of Oxford