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Pearl Harbor
Japan bombed an United States harbor in Hawaii. This was the reason why the U.S. joined WWII. Japan masacured the Harbor. -
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The battle of Hong Kong
This was one of the first battles of WWII. This was the same morning as the attack of Pearl Harbor. This battle lasted from December8-25. -
The battle in the Phillipines
This battle \was an invasion in the Phillipines by Japan in 1941-1942 and the defense of the islands by Filipino and the United states forces. This was a Japanese victory and the start of Japan occupating the Phillipines. -
The battle of Singapor
This battle was fought in the South-east Asian Theatre. This happened when Japan invaded an Allied stronghold. The result was a Japanese victory. -
Battle of Coral Sea
This battle took place on May 4-8. This battle was a huge naval fight. The results were a Japanese tatical victory but an Allied force strategic victory. -
Battle of Corregidor
This battle was the Japanese campaign for the conquest of the Commonwealth of the Philippines. This lasted from May 5-6. This was a Japanese victory. -
The battle of Midway
This battle was on July 4th-7th. This was one of the most important naval battles in WWII. The result was an Allied Force decisive victory. It was Japans first naval defeat in over 350 years. -
Battle of Guadalcanal
This battle started on Aug 7, 1942, and ended on Feb 9, 1943. This battle was the first major offensive battle for the Allied Force. The results were an Allied Force strategic victory and it started the offensive operations in the Pacific. -
The Battle of Milne Bay
The battle took place on Aug 25, 1942- Sep 7 1942. The Japanese sent naval ship to attack Allied Forces airfields. This was an Allied victory. -
The battle of Saipan
America invaded Saipan in the Mariana Islands. This battle lasted to July 9th. The result -
The battle of Leyte
This battle was taken place near the Phillipeans. This battle took place on October 23-26. This battle was won by the Allied force. -
The battle of Iwo Jima
This was a 5 week fight. This was one of the most bloodiest battle in WWII. The U.S. fought to capture this island. The result was an Allied victory. -
The Battle of Okinawa
This was the largest amphibious assault. This battle lasted from early April to mid June. This battle lasted 82 days. The result was an Allied victory. -
Japan's Surrender
Japan surrendered because the Allied Force was winning most of the battles. The U.S. also invaded Japan and dropped nukes on Japan.
