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September 18, 1931: Mukden Incident and Invasion of Manchuria

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September 18, 1931: Mukden Incident and Invasion of Manchuria

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Japan staged the Mukden Incident as a pretext to invade Manchuria. Japanese forces quickly took control of the region and established the puppet state of Manchukuo. This marked the beginning of Japan's territorial expansion in Asia.

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December 7, 1941: Attack on Pearl Harbor

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December 7, 1941: Attack on Pearl Harbor

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Japanese forces launched a surprise aerial attack on the U.S. Naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The attack destroyed or damaged 18 American ships and 347 planes. Over 2,400 Americans were killed. This event led to the United States entering World War II.

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The first American air raid on Japan was led by Lieutenant Colonel James Doolittle. Sixteen B-25 bombers launched from the USS Hornet struck Tokyo and other targets. While causing minimal damage, the raid boosted American morale and forced Japan to strengthen its home defenses.

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In this decisive naval battle, the U.S. Navy defeated a Japanese attack against Midway Atoll. The U.S. sank four Japanese aircraft carriers and turned the tide of war in the Pacific. This victory marked the first major defeat of the Japanese navy in 350 years.

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August 7, 1942: Battle of Guadalcanal Begins

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August 7, 1942: Battle of Guadalcanal Begins

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U.S. Marines landed on Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands, beginning the first major Allied offensive in the Pacific. The six-month campaign prevented Japan from threatening Australia and secured important Allied air bases in the South Pacific.

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October 23-26, 1944: Battle of Leyte Gulf

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October 23-26, 1944: Battle of Leyte Gulf

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The largest naval battle of World War II occurred in the Philippines. American forces destroyed much of Japan's remaining naval power, effectively ending Japan's ability to carry out major naval operations. This battle secured the Allied position in the Philippines.

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February 19, 1945: Battle of Iwo Jima Begins

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February 19, 1945: Battle of Iwo Jima Begins

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U.S. Marines invaded this strategic island to secure airfields for B-29 bomber operations. The battle lasted 36 days and became famous for the iconic photo of Marines raising the American flag on Mount Suribachi. This was one of the bloodiest battles in Marine Corps history.

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August 6, 1945: Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima

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August 6, 1945: Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima

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The United States dropped the first atomic bomb, codenamed 'Little Boy,' on Hiroshima. The devastating explosion killed approximately 140,000 people and destroyed much of the city. This marked the first use of nuclear weapons in warfare.

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August 9, 1945: Atomic Bombing of Nagasaki

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August 9, 1945: Atomic Bombing of Nagasaki

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Three days after Hiroshima, the second atomic bomb, codenamed 'Fat Man,' was dropped on Nagasaki. The bombing killed about 74,000 people. Japan announced its surrender on August 15, and formally surrendered on September 2, 1945, ending World War II.