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Attack on Pearl Harbor and beginning of the Pacific War
On December 7th, 1941, the United States Naval Base, in Pearl Harbor, was attacked by Japanese planes. In this territory, there were more than 1,500 Americans killed and 160 airplanes destroyed. -
The USA declares war on Japan
After this event, on December 8th of 1941, the USA declared war on Japan. Thanks to the acceptance of the US Congress to the petition of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. -
US enter World War II
The US officially entre World War II and Nazi Germany, Japan’s Axis ally, declares war on the US. With this, the United States joins the Allies during this war. -
Battle of Midway
At the beginning of the Pacific War, Japan had the military advantage but this didn't last long. In June of 1942, the Pacific War reached a turning point because of the victory of the Americans in the Battle of Midway. -
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Atomic Bombs of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
In August 1945, United States dropped two atomic bombs in the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan. This produces approximately 120,000 deads in Japan.
