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The attack on Pearl Harbor happened in 1941, when Japan bombed a U.S. naval base in Hawaii. Many ships were destroyed and thousands of Americans were killed. This attack caused the United States to enter World War II.
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The Bataan Death happened in 1942 during WWll after the Japanese captured American and Filipino soldiers. The prisoners were forced to march 65 miles with very little food or water. Also if they fell behind they were beaten or killed.
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Doolittle’s Raid was a surprise air attack on Japan in 1942 led by the U.S. Even though it didn’t cause much damage, it boosted American morale after Pearl Harbor. And it showed Japan that they were not safe from attacks.
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The Battle of Midway was a major naval battle fought in 1942 between the U.S. and Japan. The U.S. destroyed Japanese aircraft carriers, which weakened Japan’s navy. This battle was a turning point in the Pacific War.
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The Battle of Guadalcanal was fought in 1942 and 1943 in the Pacific. It was the first major attack by the United States against Japan. The long and rough fighting helped stop Japan’s expansion.
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The Battle of Leyte happened in the Philippines in 1944. It was one of the largest naval battles in history and badly damaged Japan’s navy. This battle helped Allies take back the Philippines.
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The Battle of Iwo Jima took place in 1945 and was one of the bloodiest battles of the war. U.S. forces fought hard and captured the island from Japan. The famous flag photo came from this battle also.
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The Battle of Okinawa was fought in 1945 and was extremely violent. Both sides suffered heavy losses, including many civilians. This battle showed how hard an invasion of Japan would be and encouraged the decision of using atomic bombs.
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In 1945, the United States dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The bombs caused massive destruction and killed many people instantly. After this, Japan decided to surrender.
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Japan surrendered in 1945, which ended World War II. This happened after the United States dropped atomic bombs like Hiroshima and Japan realized they could not continue fighting. The surrender was signed on a U.S. ship, showing the Allies had won the war.