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Japanese attack Pearl Harbor
On December 7, 1941 the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. The bombing of Pearl Harbor resulted in over 2,300 American deaths. -
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American events of WW2
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Roosevelt declares war on Japan
The day after the Pearl Harbor bombing, President Franklin D. Roosevelt declares war against Japan -
Battle of Coral sea
If the Japanese had won the battle of coral sea then it would have led them to capture new guinea. -
Manhattan Project Begins
Einstein wrote the president a letter explaining a new type of bomb emerging. This brought about the beginning of the manhattan project, which later brought the atomic bomb. -
Battel of Midway
The battle of midway was important because it gave the U.S. a chance to strike the japanese in a surprise attack. -
Battle of Alamein
The battle of el alamein lasted from july 1-27 1942. -
Battle of Guadalcanal
Both the Japanese and Americans lost many lives, ships, and supplies in this battle. -
Allied Invasion of Italy
The Allies invade Italy. They decided to to attack because of a dissagreement between the allies and italy. -
Battle of Iwo Jima
The Battl of Iwo Jima was a battle that the U.S. won. This battle was important in order to get an upper hand over Japan. -
Battle of Okinawa
This was the largest amphibious attack in the pacific durring WW2. -
V E Day
This is when the Allies accept the surrender of Europe. This ends Hitlers rule, and WW2 in Europe.
