World War II in the Pacific

By MelancholyWes

  • The Attack On Pearl Harbor (December 7, 1941)

    The Attack On Pearl Harbor (December 7, 1941)
    Japan attacked (bombed) the US naval base, Pearl Harbor. Roughly 20 naval vessels, 8 battleships, and over 300 airplanes were destroyed. This event pushed America into fighting in World War 2, where President Roosevelt declared war on Japan. Link text
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  • Executive Order 9066 and Korematsu v. United States (February 19, 1942)

    Executive Order 9066 and Korematsu v. United States (February 19, 1942)
    President Roosevelt authorized the Secretary of War to turn certain areas in the US as military zones, which would end up holding many Japanese Americans after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, clearing the way for deportation. Koremastu, a Japanese America, took it to court, saying it was against his rights. Link text Image Source Link Text

  • The Battle at Midway (June 4, 1942)

    The Battle at Midway (June 4, 1942)
    The US had finally defeated Japan in one of the most important battles of World War 2. This let the allies to get into their offensive position, which was considered the turning point of the Pacific Campaign. Link text Image Source Link text

  • Battle of Guadalcanal (August 7, 1942)

    Battle of Guadalcanal (August 7, 1942)
    This battle was code-named "Operation Watchtower", which took place on the island of Tulagi bu allied forces. This battle was the first offensive victory for the allies. Link text Image Source Link Text

  • The Island Hopping strategy (December 24, 1942)

    The Island Hopping strategy (December 24, 1942)
    This strategy was set in place to capture the Pacific Islands, one by one, moving towards Japan. The United States plan was to get access to and secure the islands and gain military bases. Link text Image Source Link text

  • MacArthur returns to the Philippines (October 20, 1944)

    MacArthur returns to the Philippines (October 20, 1944)
    After he was informed that there were few allied troops in Australia and that the people trapped in the Philippines wouldn't be relieved of duty, he returned to his men and people from the Philippines to share the information he had gathered. Link text Image Source Link text

  • Battle of Iwo Jima (February 19, 1945)

    Battle of Iwo Jima (February 19, 1945)
    This was a major battle, where the US Marines captured the Island of Iwo Jima from Japan. The battle lasted 5 weeks and was one of the bloodiest, most viscious fights in the war. Link text Image Source Link text

  • Atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki (August 6, 1945)

    Atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki (August 6, 1945)
    America dropped the first deployed atomic bomb over Hiroshima, a Japanese city, and over Nagasaki. Roughly around 120,00 people were killed in these bombongs. Link text Image Source Link text

  • V-J Day (September 2, 1945)

    V-J Day (September 2, 1945)
    This was a formal surrender ceremony that was held in Tokyo Bay. President Truman declared this to be the day where America won victory over Japan. Link text Image Source Link text