Major Battles during WWII

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  • Attack on Pear Harbor

    Attack on Pear Harbor
    Japanese planes attacked the United States Naval Base at Pear Harbor, Hawaii territory.

  • Brazil declares war on the Axis

    Brazil declares war on the Axis
    Brazil declares war on Germany & Italy; went on to play a major role in defense of the hemisphere from Axis powers.

  • Battle of Kasserine Pass

    Battle of Kasserine Pass
    The Germans defeated the American forces at the Battle of Kasserine Pass.

  • Brazil & U.S

    Brazil sent 25,000 troops to fight along side the U.S army in Europe.

  • Battle of the Bulge

    Battle of the Bulge
    The Germans launch a final offensive in the west, known as the Battle of the Bulge, in an attempt to re-conquer Belgium & split the allied forces along the German border.

  • Battle of Okinawa

    Battle of Okinawa
    The Battle of Okinawa was fought from April to June 1945. For American Forces, this Battle was the costliest engagement of the Pacific war.