As the United States prepared to join World War II in the Pacific, tensions were high and the stage was set for a major conflict. Japan had already started its expansionist policies, encroaching upon neighboring territories and expanding its military power. The surprise attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, brought the US directly into the war and marked a pivotal moment in the Pacific theater. The following years will be marked by fierce battles and brutal fighting, as the US and its allies fight against Japan and its axis powers in a struggle for control of the Pacific region.

Lead the USN OR IJN (pick one)