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Japan invades Indo-China
Japan starts taking over Indo-China killing many civilians and soldiers. -
Pearl Harbour
Japan bombs Pearl Harbour (Hawaii) which is American possession. America joins the war next day. -
Singapore Surrenders
Ally occupied Singapore surrenders, leaving over 22 000 Australian soldiers in POW camps. -
Coral sea
Battle of Coral Sea is fought. -
Milne Bay
Australia defeats Japan in the Milne Bay battle, first Japanese land defeat in the war. -
Kokoda Recaptured.
Australia recaptures Kokoda from japan -
US invades Okinawa
USA forces take over Okinawa Japan. -
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Atomic Bombs
First bomb is dropped on Hiroshima, 2 days later, second bomb falls on Nagasaki. 67 000 deaths. -
Japan Surrenders
Japanese surrender. VP day