Illustrerte Klassikere Spesialnummer #7

In "Krig i Østen," the escalating conflict in Asia reaches a breaking point as Japan's invasion of China gives way to the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, thrusting the United States into World War II. With General MacArthur forced to retreat from the Philippines, his vow to return echoes through the grim reality of the Bataan Death March, as captured soldiers endure unimaginable hardship under the advancing Japanese forces. Amid the shifting tides of war, leaders like President Roosevelt and General Tojo chart the course of nations, while Major Devereux and General Wainwright face the brutal test of duty and survival.

In the final chapters of the Pacific War, the American fleet faces desperate attacks from kamikaze pilots as the conflict reaches its climax. With the fate of the war hanging in the balance, key figures like General Douglas MacArthur, President Harry Truman, and War Minister Henry L. Stimson navigate the gravity of decisions that will shape the world. The story captures the tension and resolve of a turning moment in history.