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The Philippines Fall
Japanese soldiers attack and outnumber the American and Filipino forces on an airfield in the Philippines. General Douglas MacArthur retreats to the Bataan Peninsula. -
General MacArthur campaigns in southern pacific
The troops of Douglas MacArthur were sent to capture Guadalcanal in the Solomon islands, it continued until 1944 when the Japanese were surrounded. -
The Battle of the Coral Sea
American codebreakers manage to crack the code of the Japanese and their plan to attack New Guinea. America intercepted the Japanese ships with the Yorktown and the Lexington, In turn winning the surprise attack. -
Bataan Death March
American troops surrender the Bataan Peninsula, 78,000 prisoners were forced to walk 105 km while in a bad health state to a Japanese prison camp. -
Tokyo Doolittle Raid
President Roosevelt was desperate to raise the American spirits, he had the risky idea to bomb Tokyo putting Lieutenant Colonel James Doolittle in charge. Using the strategy of long range bombers and carriers, the mission was a success. -
Battle of Midway
American code-breaking teams discover the Japanese plan to attack Midway. Admiral Nimitz had the opportunity to ambush the Japanese fleet, He had carriers take positions near Midway. The Americans won once more, being a prominent turning point due to the Japanese losing the heart of their fleet. -
Raid on Tarawa
Americans work on a new strategy called island hopping, Their first target being Tarawa Atoll. Marines were caught under fire while wading ashore to Tarawa, also being the first use test of the Amphtrac vehicle which proved well in battle. Eventually they were able to take hold. -
Assault on Kwajalein Atoll
The second assault on the Marshall islands went more smoothly due to the more extended use of the Amphtrac, while the japanese resisted heavily, the Americans were able to gain control. -
Mariana Islands Capture & Bombing of Japan
After the Marshall Islands were captured, the American troops invaded Saipan, Tinian, and Guam. A few months later bombs were dropped on Japan -
The battle of Leyte Gulf
What is widely considered as the largest naval battle, occurred with more than 160,000 troops landing on Leyte in order to recapture the Philippines. This battle was also the first time Kamikaze attacks were used. The battle continued until 1945 when Japan surrendered.