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War in the Pacific and in Europe

By julia.chapman

  • Battle of the Coral Sea

    Battle of the Coral Sea
    Caused huge damage on both American and Japanese sides. Stopped Japan from invading Australia.

  • Battle of Guadalcanal

    Battle of Guadalcanal
    Japanese soldiers fled into the jungle giving the marines their first jungle warfare experience. Lasted five months but the Japanese were defeated and the Allies captured the island.

  • Battle of Midway

    Battle of Midway
    Japan lost around 250 planes and were unable to launch anymore offensive attacks in the Pacific. Allowed the Allies to gain the offense in the Pacific.

  • Battle of the Bulge

    Battle of the Bulge
    Largest battle of the war in Western Europe. After this battle, many Nazi leaders realized they had lost the war.

  • Battle of Leyte Gulf

    Battle of Leyte Gulf
    Three days long and the first time the Japanese used the Kamikaze technique. Greatest Naval battle, more than 280 ships were used.

  • Battle of Iwo Jima

    Battle of Iwo Jima
    Took 100,000 American soldiers a month to defeat less than 25,000 Japanese soldiers. Awarded more Medals of Honor for this operation than any other in the war.