Six Major WWII Battles (1941-1945)

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  • Battle of the Coral Sea

    Prevented the Japanese from invading Australia, draw with lots of damage on both sides

  • The Battle of Midway

    Destroyed Japanese offensive operations in the Pacific, allowed Allies to take the offensive in the Pacific

  • Battle of Guadalcanal

    Provided marines with first jungle warfare, Japanese finally defeated

  • The Battle of Stalingrad

    Turning point of the war in the East, Germany’s offensive was over

  • The Battle of Leyte Gulf

    Greatest naval battle in world history, more than 280 warships took part, introduced kamikazes, Japanese navy destroyed

  • Battle of the Bulge

    Largest battle in western Europe during WWII, largest battle ever fought by the United States Army