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Attack on Pearl harbor
Japan attacked pearl harbor. The attack is what made America go to war. -
Bataan Death March
The forcible relocation of Filipinos. they were beaten starved and killed -
Doolittle's Raid
An air raid on Tokyo by U.S forces. There was minor damage -
Battle of Midway
A major naval battle six months after the attack on Pearl Harbor. This battle was a major victory for America -
Guadalcanal Campain
America won this battle. This battle served as a boost of moralle -
Battle of leyte
The battle was amphibious on the island of Leyte in the Philippines. It was an allied victory. -
Battle of Iwo Jima
A major victory. The United States Marines and Navy captured the island from Japan. -
Battle of Okinowa
It was vital in deducing that any invasion of Japan would be a loss. this was the deciding factor in using the atomic bomb -
Bombing of Hiroshima
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Bombing of Nagisaki
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Surrender of Japan
