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Key American WWII Events
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Battle of Coral Sea
This was the first battle that involved aircraft carriers. -
Battle of Midway
One of the most important battles fought. Japanese tried to trap the U.S air force. -
Battle of El Alamein
This battle occured around Egypt fought by Germany and Italy -
Battle of Guadacanal
It was the first major allied forces attack on japan -
Invasion of Italy
This was when the Allied Forces landed on Italy and started to take over -
D-Day
An all out assault from the U.S and British -
Battle of Leyte Gulf
considered to be one of the biggest naval battles of WW2 -
Battle Of The Bulge
When Germany made the first move and attacked -
Battle Of Iwo Jima
When the U.s captured the island of Jima from Japan -
Battle of Okinowa
LArgest assault on WW2