War Without Mercy by John W. Dower

War Without Mercy by John W. Dower is a study of the Pacific War and the racial attitudes that shaped it.

The book examines how Americans and Japanese viewed each other during the Second World War, and how racial hatred and propaganda influenced the conduct and ferocity of the Pacific conflict. It is a powerful account of how war is shaped not only by strategy, but by the images enemies hold of one another.

Key themes explored include:

• The Pacific War and racial attitudes
• Propaganda and the image of the enemy
• How hatred shaped the conduct of war
• War, culture and perception

Who should read this book: Readers interested in the Pacific War, the Second World War and the history of race and war.

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