Classics Illustrated Special Issue #166A

In "The Eastern Front," Italy invades Greece with German support, setting the stage for a broader conflict. As Germany launches its assault on Russia, it quickly finds itself overwhelmed by the brutal winter defenses just beyond Moscow’s outskirts.

In "War in the Pacific," the escalating conflict between Japan and China erupts into a broader global war when Japan strikes Pearl Harbor, pulling the United States into the fray. As General MacArthur departs the Philippines with a solemn promise to return, the captured soldiers endure the brutal ordeal of the Bataan Death March.

In "Leyte Gulf," the Allied forces launch a decisive push to reclaim the Philippines, facing off against the remnants of Japan’s naval power in one of World War II’s most pivotal sea battles. The story captures the intensity and strategy of a turning point in the Pacific Theater, where courage and coordination shape the course of history.

"Victory in the Pacific" delivers a stark, concise look at the final months of WWII, focusing on the desperate tactics of kamikaze pilots and the devastating impact of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Told with unflinching clarity, the story captures the war’s climax through the lens of its most pivotal moments—no names, no heroes, just the weight of history unfolding.