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Caused huge damage on both American and Japanese sides. Stopped Japan from invading Australia.
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Japanese soldiers fled into the jungle giving the marines their first jungle warfare experience. Lasted five months but the Japanese were defeated and the Allies captured the island.
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Japan lost around 250 planes and were unable to launch anymore offensive attacks in the Pacific. Allowed the Allies to gain the offense in the Pacific.
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Largest battle of the war in Western Europe. After this battle, many Nazi leaders realized they had lost the war.
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Three days long and the first time the Japanese used the Kamikaze technique. Greatest Naval battle, more than 280 ships were used.
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Took 100,000 American soldiers a month to defeat less than 25,000 Japanese soldiers. Awarded more Medals of Honor for this operation than any other in the war.
