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Battle of Iwo Jima:
The Battle of Iwo Jima was a turning point in World War II that helped the Allies win the war and prepared the way for the invasion of Okinawa. The battle was also one of the bloodiest in Marine Corps history. -
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the Doolittle Raid on Japan
The Doolittle Raid on Japan was significant because, although it caused minimal physical damage, it significantly boosted American morale after the attack on Pearl Harbor, demonstrated that the Japanese mainland was vulnerable to air strikes. -
The Battle of the Coral Sea
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the Battle of the Coral Sea
The Battle of the Coral Sea in May 1942 was the first naval battle between the imperial Japanese navy and naval and airforce of the United States and Australia The Americans won the battle, which was a strategic victory for the Allies. -
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The Battle of Midway
The Battle of Midway was a crucial turning point in the Pacific theater of World War II, marking a decisive American victory that significantly crippled the Japanese Navy, halting their offensive momentum and allowing the United States to take the initiative in the Pacific war, eventually leading to the gradual rollback of Japanese conquests. This critical US victory stopped the growth of Japan in the Pacific and put the United States in a position to begin shrinking the Japanese empire. -
The battle of Stalingrad
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The Battle at Stalingrad
The Battle of Stalingrad is considered to be one of the greatest battles of World War II. It marked a turning point in the war and significantly weakened Germany's military forces. It stopped the German advance into the Soviet Union and marked the turning of the tide of war in favour of the Allies. -
The second battle of El Alamein
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Second Battle of El Alamein
A decisive British victory in North Africa that significantly weakened the Axis forces in the region. El Alamein stayed the steady advance of Axis forces in North Africa, keeping the Suez Canal in Allied hands and preventing the full-scale invasion of Egypt and the Middle East. -
Operation Torch
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Operation Torch
On November 8, 1942, American and British forces invaded beaches and ports across French North Africa. Officially opening a long-awaited second front against the Axis, operation Torch. -
The battle of Okinawa
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Battle of Okinawa
The Battle of Okinawa was a key World War II battle that was a dress rehearsal for invading Japan, and it established airbases and anchorage for Allied forces. Taking Okinawa would provide Allied forces an airbase from which bombers could strike Japan and an advanced anchorage for Allied fleets. -
D-Day
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D-Day
The Allied invasion of Normandy, France, opening a second front in Europe against. D-Day marking the beginning of the liberation of Western Europe from Nazi occupation and considered a pivotal turning point in the war, as it allowed the Allies to establish a foothold on mainland Europe, ultimately leading to the defeat of Germany.