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Graveyards of the Pacific From Pearl Harbor to Bikini Atoll
Graveyards of the Pacific From Pearl Harbor to Bikini Atoll
Author: Robert D. Ballard and Michael Hamilton Morgan
Condition: Like New
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Graveyards of the Pacific: From Pearl Harbor to Bikini Atoll traces the arc of the Pacific war through the silent remains beneath its waves, pairing historical narrative of pivotal World War II naval engagements with on‑site underwater investigation. From the devastation at Pearl Harbor to the postwar spectacle of Operation Crossroads at Bikini, the book uses shipwrecks, timelines, and battlefield context to illuminate the strategic, human, and technological dimensions of the Pacific Theater, offering a distinctive perspective grounded in marine archaeology and deep‑sea exploration rather than solely surface‑level military history.
This illustrated history is notable for its extensive, rare archival and expedition photographs, maps of battle sites and wreck locations, diagrams of undersea terrain, and contextual sidebars and timelines that support scholarly narrative. Authored by oceanographer and expedition leader Robert D. Ballard with Michael Hamilton Morgan and produced in the National Geographic tradition, the volume combines underwater exploration technology and photographic documentation to create a pictorial, authoritative record (ISBN 9780792263661) prized by readers interested in naval history, underwater archaeology, and Pacific war graves.
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Keywords, content and topics in this Book
Keywords, content and topics in this Book
Title: Graveyards of the Pacific: From Pearl Harbor to Bikini Atoll
ISBN: 9780792263661
Type of Book
Illustrated history
Naval history (World War II, Pacific)
Underwater archaeology / marine archaeology
Pictorial work / photographic album (extensive illustrations)
Theaters of War
Pacific Theater
Operations, Campaigns, and Battles
Main Nations and Sides Involved
United States (US Navy)
Japan (Imperial Japanese Navy)
Allies vs. Axis in the Pacific Theater
Focus and Subjects
World War II naval warfare (Pacific)
Underwater exploration of historic wreck sites
Maritime archaeology documentation of Pacific war graves
Historical analysis of key Pacific naval engagements
Transition from wartime combat to nuclear testing at Bikini Atoll
Weapons, Vehicles, and Technology
US Navy capital ships sunk or damaged at Pearl Harbor (e.g., battleships as a class)
Decommissioned World War II ships used as targets at Bikini Atoll during Operation Crossroads
Underwater exploration technology / deep‑sea survey methods (as used by Robert D. Ballard)
Notable Individuals and Institutions
Robert D. Ballard (oceanographer, expedition leader and author)
National Geographic Society (publisher and sponsor of photographic/expedition work)
Visual and Reference Features
Maps of Pacific battle sites and wreck locations
Illustrations and diagrams of shipwrecks and undersea terrain
Historical timelines and contextual sidebars about Pacific naval battles
Descriptive Keywords and Tags
World War II
Pacific War
Pearl Harbor
Bikini Atoll
Operation Crossroads
Pacific naval battles
Naval shipwrecks
War graves at sea
Undersea exploration
Marine archaeology
Underwater photography
Battle sites – Pacific Ocean
US Navy history
Imperial Japanese Navy
National Geographic illustrated history
Cold War nuclear test legacy (through WW2 ship graveyards at Bikini)
Book Condition: Like New
Book Condition: Like New
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New: Fresh Out of Bootcamp
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Almost new and in great shape. It has clearly been read before and is ready to fight again, but it shows very little wear from its time in the field.
Good: A Few Scars or Shell Shock
A reliable veteran. The book might have some bent corners or a dust cover with a few scratches, but it’s still sturdy and standing tall.
Fair: Battle-Hardened
Visible signs of a long campaign. Expect some stains, bent pages, and perhaps some minor tears on the cover. It’s seen the trenches, but the intel inside is still solid.
Poor: Survived Iwo Jima
This one has been through the meat grinder. It carries noticeable damage, heavy staining, or significant wear—but like any old soldier, it would love to be read one last time before it retires.
