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Attack on Pearl Harbor
The attack on Pearl Harbor was a suprise military strike by the imperial Japanese Navy against the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. It resulted in the Death of over 2,400 Americans and the destruction of Numerous ships and aircrafts. -
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Baatan Death March
The Baatan Death March was a brutal forced march of around 75,000 Filipino and American prisoners of war by the Japanese during WWll. The prisoners were subjected to extreme heat, lack of food and water, and physical abuse, resulting in thousands of deaths. -
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Doolittle Raid
Dolittles raid was a air raid conducted by the United States during WWll. Just a few months after the attack on pearl harbor, a group of B-25 bombers launched from an aircraft carrier and conducted a surprise bombing raid on Tokyo and other nearby cities. -
Battle of Midway
The Battle of Midway was fought between the United States and Japan near Midway Atoll in the Pacific Ocean. This battle was a serious turning point in the war, as the united states successfully repelled Japanese forces. This victory gave the U.S Navy a strategic advantage in the Pacific. -
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Guadalcanal
The battle of Guadalcanal was fought between allied forces.(United States and the Empire of Japan) The objective was to to secure the island of Guadalcanal. This battle caused a lot of deaths. -
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Leyte
This battle was fought by the United States and the Empire of Japan. The objective was to retake the island of Leyte in the Philippians. It was a crucial victory for the Allies as it marked the beginning of the end for the Japanese control in the Pacific. -
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Iwo Jima
Iwo Jima was a significant battle that took place during WWll between the United States and Japan. The battle was fought over the small island Iwo Jima in the Pacific Ocean. The United States won the island and and provided a strategic base for the U.S military. -
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Okinawa
The battle of Okinawa was a significant conflict in the Pacific during WWII. The objective of the battle was to capture the island of Okinawa which was strategic for launching an invasion into mainland Japan. This battle was one of the Bloodiest in the Pacific, ultimately the Allies emerged victorious. -
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Surrender of Japan
The surrender of Japan was the official announcement of Japans acceptance of the terms of surrender, ending WWll. The surrender was signed by representatives from Japan and the allied powers. -
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Bombing of Hiroshima / Nagasaki
The bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki were two atomic bombings conducted by the United states near the end of WWll. These bombings resulted in significant loss of life and played a major role in Japans surrender.