Shanghai Diary (Part 1)

  In October 1937, the young American sailor Earl Jackson Clanton arrived in Shanghai on board the troops transport USS Henderson. He was part of a group reinforcing the crew … Continue Reading →

Eighty Years Ago: Asia Pacific, Dec 31, 1942 – Jan 6, 1943

Dec 31, 1942: At Imperial Conference held in Tokyo, Japanese commanders decide on the withdrawal from Guadalcanal Jan 1, 1943: Commissioning of aircraft carrier USS Essex, the lead ship of … Continue Reading →

Eighty Years Ago: Asia Pacific, Nov 26 – Dec 2, 1942

Nov 26, 1942: ‘Battle of Brisbane’ pitting US military personnel, including military police, against Australian soldiers and civilians. One person is killed, and hundreds injured Nov 27, 1942: Japanese Army’s … Continue Reading →

Eighty Years Ago: Asia Pacific, May 7 – 13, 1942

May 7, 1942: US, Japanese Navies clash in Coral Sea May 8, 1942: Coral Sea battle result in strategic defeat for Japanese side May 9, 1942: Survivors are fished out … Continue Reading →