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Michael Knight, Senior Curator of Chinese Art and Deputy Director for Strategic Programs and Partnerships at the Asian Art Museum, is author or co-author of many books, including Power and Glory: Court Arts of China's Ming Dynasty, Later Chinese Jades: Ming DynastyûEarly Twentieth Century, and The Monumental Landscapes of Li Huayi.

"The only thing we have to fear...is war without strategy"

·Detailed maps for every campaign mission, challenge engagement, and multiplayer encounter.
·Stats for all ships, planes, and submarines—know your forces and your enemy's.
·Detailed strategy and walkthroughs will help you master every battle.
·Beautiful pull-out poster of a World War II pin-up*.

*Poster not available in eGuide.

The War in the Pacific–from Start to Midway

Japan’s Rise to Power Out from Isolation; The Russo-Japanese War; Imperial Ambitions

Sailing toward War Western Reaction The Plan

Japan Attacks A Day of Infamy; The Coral Sea

The Battle of Midway A Trap for the Carriers; Attack on Midway; Strike on the Carriers; Aftermath of Midway

The Naval Academy

Piloting a Ship The Interface; Maneuvering; The Camera

Manning the Guns Controlling AA Guns; Controlling Artillery; Controlling Torpedo Launchers; Controlling Depth Charge Racks

Tactical Map

Dealing with Emergencies Onboard The Repair Screen; Repairing Damage; Extinguishing Fires; Damage to Weapons

Carrier Ops

Fleet Formations

Taking Command of a Fleet Target Selection and Command; Ship Behavior

Piloting a Plane Flight Control; Plane Instrumentation; Gunfire Control; Landing

Aerial Ordnance Level-Bombing; Dive-Bombing; Torpedo Bombing; Strafing

Commanding Squadrons Squadron Command; Escorting

Silent Hunting Submarine Warfare; The Submarine Helm; Depth Charges

Ships

Patrol Torpedo Boats U.S. PT Boats; Japanese PT Boats

Destroyers U.S. and Allied Destroyers; Japanese Destroyers

Cruisers U.S. and Allied Cruisers; Japanese Cruisers

Battleships U.S. and Allied Battleships; Japanese Battleships

Aircraft Carriers U.S. and Allied Carriers; Japanese Carriers

Landing Craft U.S. and Allied Landing Craft; Japanese Landing Craft

Transports

Ship Weapons Antiaircraft Guns; Artillery; Other Weapons

Ship Tactics Battle Maneuvers; Firing Artillery; Range Finding; Air Defense; Torpedo Combat; Antisubmarine Operations

Planes

Fighters U.S. and Allied Fighters; Japanese Fighters

Dive-Bombers U.S. Dive-Bombers; Japanese Dive-Bombers

Torpedo Bombers U.S. and Allied Torpedo Bombers; Japanese Torpedo Bombers

Medium and Heavy Bombers U.S. Bombers; Japanese Bombers

Reconnaissance Planes U.S. Reconnaissance Planes; Japanese Reconnaissance Planes

Transport Planes U.S. Transport Planes

Plane Weapons Guns; Bombs; Torpedo

Air Tactics Air-to-Air; Strafing; Dive-Bombing; Level-Bombing; Torpedo Bombing; Dropping Depth Charges

Submarines

The Submarine U.S. Submarines; Japanese Submarines

Submarine Weapons Torpedo; Deck Gun; Machine Gun

Commanding a Submarine Maneuvering; Depth Levels; Submarine Combat; Watch Your Oxygen!

The U.S. Campaign
Stationed at Pearl; Defense of the Philippines; Running the Palawan Passage; Vengeance at Luzon; Raid on Balikpapan; Holding the Lombok Strait; Rendezvous in the Java Sea; Strike on Tulagi; Battle of the Coral Sea; Turning Point at Midway; Endgame at Midway

The Challenge Missions: Plane Challenges
Shortage of Reinforcements; Saving Tulagi; Attack on Force Z

The Challenge Missions: Ship Challenges
Strike on the Monster; Battle of the Java Sea; Hunt for the Cruiser; Might of the Yamato

The Challenge Missions: Submarine Challenges
Crucial Cargo; Periscopes Threatening; Coup de Grace

Multiplayer

General Strategy and Tactics Focus on the Objectives; Communications; Coordination; Controlling Your Units

The Missions Air Superiority at Luzon; Battle of Vella Gulf; Battle of the Coral Sea; Battle of the Philippines; Battle of Samar; Battle of Suriagao Strait; Islands of Solomon; Operation MI; Steel Monsters

Medals and Awards

Medals

Xbox 360 Gamerscore Unit Stats; The Damage System; Aircraft; Ships; Submarines