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The First Marine Division followed heavy naval preparatory shelling, and landed on the north beaches east of the Tenaru River
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the Allies stormed Gona and captured it during the last week of January 1943. After a series of land and sea attacks, the Allies landed in New Britain at the end of 1943.
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Was known as the "Thousand Mile War". The islands had important military value for the enemy because Japan would be more easily managed to take territory farther down the coas if they had this.
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The capture of Munda airfield was assured, giving Allies a huge advantage.
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The Allies landed in New Britain at the end of 1943
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Paved the way for the assault on the Marshall Islands. The allies were able to secure Makin.
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Americans gained control of the Kwajalein, Majuro, and Eniwetok Islandsto move forward.
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Januray 31 and February 3, 1944
American troops overcome all Japanese resistance -
fought June 15 to July 9, 1944
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In summer or 1944, the Saipan, Tinian, and Guam Islands were gained by American control.
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Fought from February 19 to March 26, 1945
Japanese forces were finally defeated -
April 1 to June 22, 1945
one of the longest and costliest battles
