Solomon Islanders in World War II an Indigenous perspective
"The Solomon Islands Campaign of World War II has been the subject of many published historical accounts. Most of these accounts present an 'outsider' perspective with limited reference to the contribution of indigenous Solomon Islanders as coastwatchers, scouts, carriers and labourer...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Acton, ACT, Australia
Australian National University Press
2017, [2017]©2017
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| Series: | State, Society and Governance in Melanesia
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| Collection: | JSTOR Open Access Books - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 125-135)
- Introduction
- Islanders at War
- Why Support the Allies?
- Impacts of the War
- Monument-building and Nation-building
- Conclusion
- Appendix 1. Prime Minister Derek Sikua's letter of endorsement of the Solomon Scouts and Coastwatchers Trust
- Appendix 2. Letter of recognition from President Barack Obama