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1960 BCE
1960s
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The Bombing of Pearl Harbor
the Japanese military launched a surprise attack on the United States Naval Base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Since early 1941 the U.S. had been supplying Great Britain in its fight against the Nazis it's important because it brought the US into the Second World War, helping the Allies achieve ultimate victory. -
The Battle of Iwo Jima
The Battle: U.S. Marines invaded Iwo Jima on February 19, 1945, after months of naval and air bombardment Iwo Jima served as an emergency landing site for more than 2,200 B-29 bombers, saving the lives of 24,000 U.S. airmen. -
The Battle of Okinawa
The Battle of Okinawa, which began 75 years ago, was the last major battle of World War II — and the bloodiest of the Pacific campaign. Taking Okinawa would provide Allied forces an airbase from which bombers could strike Japan and an advanced anchorage for Allied fleets.