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Battle of Peleliu

By niallisazebra

  • Japanese Landed

    Japanese Landed
    The Japanese army landed on Peleliu before the U.S. Marines did.

  • Battle Starts

    Battle Starts
    The Marines landed on Peleliu.

  • 1st and 7th Marines Got Stuck

    1st and 7th Marines Got Stuck
    These Marines got stuck, but the 5th Marines pushed on.

  • 1st Marines Pushed Forward

    1st Marines Pushed Forward

  • 1st Marines Got To "Bloody Nose Ridge"

    1st Marines Got To "Bloody Nose Ridge"
    'Bloody Nose Ridge' is a coral ridge. It now has a memorial for the Marines that died.

  • 5th Marines reached Eastern Side of Peleliu

    5th Marines reached Eastern Side of Peleliu

  • 5th and 7th Marines Reach Two of Their Goals

    5th and 7th Marines Reach Two of Their Goals
    1] Securing the airfield
    2] Securing the southern part of the island

  • Reached Northern Part of Peleliu

    Reached Northern Part of Peleliu

  • Started To Use Flame Throwers

    Started To Use Flame Throwers
    Japanese fighters increased in defense, so Marines started to use flame throwers and bombs.

  • Started To Use Bombs

    Started To Use Bombs
    Japanese fighters increased in defense, so Marines started to use flame throwers and bombs.

  • Most of Peleliu in American Hands

    Most of Peleliu in American Hands
    Only 400-900 square yards are in Japanese hands.

  • Battle Ends

    Battle Ends
    America wins and saves Peleliu!!!