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Pearl Harbor
Japanese military launched a surprise attack on the United States Naval Base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. -
Bataan Death March
It is when forcing 60,000-80,000 Filipino and American prisoners of war to march through the Philippines -
Doolittle's Raid
U.S. air raids during WWII targeted major cities in Japan. It forced the Japanese to recall combat forces for home defense. -
Battle of Midway
The U.S. destroyed Japan's first-line carrier strength, and most of the best trained naval pilots -
Guadalcanal
The first offensive victory for the Americans provided a morale boost and a checking of Japanese aggression. -
Leyte
United States Army Air Force aircraft continued the attack on the retreating Japanese -
Iwo Jima
U.S. Marines invaded Iwo Jima, after months of naval and air bombardment. -
Okinawa
More than 60,000 soldiers and US Marines of the US Tenth Army stormed ashore at Okinawa, in the final island battle before an anticipated invasion of mainland Japan. -
Bombing of Hiroshima & Nagasaki
American bombing raids on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki -
Surrender of Japan
This is where Japanese representatives singed the official Instrument of Surrender. It was approved by President Harry S. Truman.