This course covers various aspects of the War in the Pacific during WWII, including the Bataan Death March, Shark Teeth Nose Art on Military Planes, the Battle of Wake Island, and heroic sacrifices made by soldiers. Students will learn about unique events and individuals from this period, such as the Japanese soldier who didn't surrender until 1974 and the pilot who shot down a plane with a pistol while parachuting. The teaching method involves exploring historical events and stories to provide insights into the Pacific theater of WWII. This course is intended for history enthusiasts, students of WWII history, and anyone interested in learning about lesser-known events and figures from this period.
Overview
Syllabus
The Bataan Death March (1942).
Shark Teeth Nose Art on Military Planes.
The Japanese Army VS deadly Crocodiles in WWII (Ramree Island Massacre).
The WWII Japanese Soldier Who Didn’t Surrender Until 1974.
The President who avoided being eaten by cannibals in WWII.
The Pilot who shot down a Plane with a Pistol while Parachuting.
The Ship that escaped capture disguised as a tropical island.
The Bob Semple Tank - "The Worst Tank ever Built".
Battle of Wake Island (1941).
The Soldier who threw himself onto a grenade (Heroic sacrifice).
Fall of Hong Kong (1941).
Taught by
Simple History
