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Pearl Harbor
Japan attacked the U.S. at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii for the reason of a surprise attack and they wanted their land. -
War Declared on Japan
On this date the U.S. declared war on Japan due to the bombing on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. -
Japan Attacks U.S.
On this date Japan surprise air attacked the U.S. at Bataan. The U.S. surrendered to Japan within 6 days of battle. -
U.S. Troops Arrive in Australia
On this date U.S. troops were stationed in Australia for reason of protection. -
Battle of Eastern Solomons
On this date Prime minister Tojo wanted full control over the Solomons but failed to do so. -
Guadalcanal
Emperor Hirohito told the Japanese troops to retreat from the battle at Guadalcanal. The Japanese army had already lost too many troops and Hirohito did not want to risk any more Japanese lives. -
Submarine Warfare
On this date the U.S. began submarine warfare against the Japanese warships. The U.S. was protecting an ally country, the Philippines. -
U.S. Invades Tinian
On this date the U.S. military invaded Tinian, in the Marianas. The island is about 12 miles long. U.S. invaded this land to keep Japan from broadening their range of control.
