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World War Two
World War Two mostly took place in Europe, while the Pacific war was mostly between Japan and America in the Pacific ocean and its numerous islands. -
Pearl Harbor
Japanese bombers sneak attacked the American naval force docked at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, destroying most ships. -
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The Pacific War
This war started with the sneak attack of Pearl Harbor, Hawii. Japanese bombers decimated the large U.S. naval force docked in Hawii. Thus the Pacific War was born. -
WAR!
The U.S.A. and Great Britain declare war on Japan for the sneak attack at Pearl Harbor. -
Battle for Midway
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Guadalcanal Campaign
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Not Widely Known
A Japanese bomber drops incedeary bombs on the forests of Orgean (U.S.A). The only bombing to occur on the U.S. mainland. Newspapers withheld this information. -
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Battle of the Philippine Sea (Saipan)
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Battle of Leyte Gulf
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Philippines Campaign
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Battle of Iwo Jima
The battle of Iwo Jima was a bloody battle to determine air superiority. If the Americans controled Iwo Jima they could bomb the Japanese mainland. If the Japanese controled Iwo Jima they could cripple any American bombers before they reached the mainland. -
Flag Raising
This is one of the most famous photos of all time and it depictincts 6 marines raising an American flag on top of Mt. Surabachi on Iwo Jima. -
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Battle for Okinawa
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Little Boy
The first atomic weapon in history is dropped by U.S. pilot Paul Tibbets on Hiroshima completely annihalating it. -
Fat Man
The second atomic bomb was dropped on the Japanese city of Nagasaki. Japanese agrees to immediate total surrender. -
The last Japanese surrender
The Japanese in Burma surrender. Finally the Pacific war is over. -
United Nations
After World War 2 the United Nations was formed.
