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Part 1: “Enemies”

Part 1, Chapters 1-3

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Part 2: “The War in Western Eyes”

Part 2, Chapters 4-7

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Part 3: “The War in Japanese Eyes”

Part 3, Chapters 8-10

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Part 4: “Epilogue”

Part 4, Chapter 11

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War Without Mercy: Race and Power in the Pacific War

War Without Mercy: Race and Power in the Pacific War