"The object was to end Western imperialism in Asia by Britain, France, the Netherlands and the United States." P.199 (The Pacific War Encyclopaedia Vol. I-II, by James F. Dunnigan & Albert A. Nofi ISBN 0-8160-3437-0)

"The Japanese victories had a profound effect on the colonial populations. Until the Japanese came along, the Westerners were considered invincible." P.173 (The Pacific War Encyclopaedia Vol. I-II, by James F. Dunnigan & Albert A. Nofi ISBN 0-8160-3437-0)

"Despite the near panic in some circles, the Japanese never contemplated an invasion of Australia." P.72 (The Pacific War Encyclopaedia Vol. III, by James F. Dunnigan & Albert A. Nofi ISBN 0-8160-3437-0)

"In their efforts, they left a legacy of which Japan can be proud" (The Pacific War Encyclopaedia Vol. III, by James F. Dunnigan & Albert A. Nofi ISBN 0-8160-3437-0)