Proper noun
(1940s-onwards) The Pacific theatre of WWII / World War 2 / Second World War.
(19th century) Synonym of War of the Pacific (Chile-Peru War)
Source: en.wiktionary.orgIf I liken the Pacific War to a football match, I can say to you that the first half is over, we have kicked off after the interval, and we are going to carry the ball into enemy territory for a smashing victory. John Curtin
Additional Japanese and renegade Okinawans were captured or surrendered over the next few months raising the total to 16,346. citation This was the first battle in the Pacific War in which thousands of Japanese soldiers surrendered or were captured. Source: Internet
Allied submarines in the Pacific War destroyed more Japanese shipping than all other weapons combined. Source: Internet
Following the outbreak of the Pacific War and the virtual destruction of British naval forces in south-east Asia, the RAN operated more independently, or as part of United States Navy forces. Source: Internet
Following the trauma of Second World War, Australia's vulnerability during the Pacific War and its small population led to policies summarised by the slogan, "populate or perish". Source: Internet
Likewise, Rodin's sculpture The Kiss was not displayed in Japan until after the Pacific War. Source: Internet