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Apr 9, 1942 – Apr 17, 1942

Description: Bataan Death March, march in the Philippines of some 66 miles that 76,000 prisoners of war (66,000 Filipinos, 10,000 Americans) were forced by the Japanese military to endure in April 1942, during the early stages of World War 2.

Outcome: Many American and Filipino soldiers died during the Bataan Death March because they were treated very badly. It showed how cruel the Japanese army was in World War 2.

Significance: The Bataan Death March helped people understand the cruel reality of the war and showed the bravery of all the soldiers who suffered.

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May 4, 1942 – May 8, 1942

Description: The Battle of the Coral Sea was a fight between Japan and the Allied forces, mainly the U.S. and Australia. They used airplanes to attack. The battle stopped Japan from taking over more land.

Outcome: The outcome of the Battle of the Coral see was that both sides lost ships, but the Allies stopped Japan from taking over Port Moresby in New Guinea.

Significance: The Battle of the Coral Sea was a crucial turning point in the Pacific Theater of World War 2, marking the first time the Japanese advance was stopped and the first time aircraft carriers fought head-to-head.

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Midway Atoll, United States Minor Outlying Islands

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Jun 4, 1942 – Jun 7, 1942

Description: The Battle of Midway was a major naval battle in the Pacific Theater of World War II that took place on 4–7 June 1942, six months after Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor and one month after the Battle of the Coral Sea.

Outcome: The Battle of Midway was a decisive United States victory over the Imperial Japanese Navy in June 1942. The battle crippled Japan's offensive capabilities in the Pacific, effectively marking the turning point of World War 2 in that theater.

Significance: It halted the Japanese offensive, transitioned naval dominance to the United States, and significantly impacted the course of the war.

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Aug 7, 1942 – Feb 9, 1943

Description: The Battle of Guadalcanal, a key engagement of the Pacific Theater of World War 2, involved a six-month campaign of intense land and naval battles between Allied and Japanese forces for control of Guadalcanal and the surrounding waters. The conflict, which began in August 1942 and ended in February 1943, saw fierce fighting on land and at sea, with both sides suffering heavy casualties.

Outcome: The Battle of Guadalcanal, a major turning point in the Pacific theater of World War 2, resulted in an Allied victory. The Japanese, despite initial gains, were forced to evacuate Guadalcanal in early 1943 after suffering significant losses, including over 19,000 killed.

Significance: The Battle of Guadalcanal was a critical turning point in the Pacific Theater of World War 2, marking the beginning of the Allies' offensive against Japan. It was the first major land and sea battle where the Allies, after being on the defensive, seized the initiative and started to push back the Japanese. By securing the island and its strategic airfield, the Allies crippled Japanese efforts to disrupt supply lines to Australia and New Zealand.

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Oct 23, 1944 – Oct 26, 1944

Description: The Battle of Leyte Gulf 23–26 October 1944, was the largest naval battle of World War 2 and by some criteria the largest naval battle in history, with over 200,000 naval personnel involved.

Outcome: The Battle of Leyte Gulf, fought in October 1944, resulted in a decisive Allied victory, effectively destroying the Japanese Navy's ability to operate as a major offensive force.

Significance: The Battle of Leyte Gulf, a decisive air and sea battle during World War 2, crippled the Japanese Combined Fleet, paving the way for the Allied invasion of the Philippines and significantly reinforcing Allied control of the Pacific.

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Nov 8, 1942 – Nov 16, 1942

Description: Operation Torch was an Allied invasion of French North Africa during the Second World War. Torch was a compromise operation that met the British objective of securing victory in North Africa while allowing American armed forces the opportunity to begin their fight against Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy on a limited scale.

Outcome: Operation Torch, the Allied invasion of French North Africa during World War 2, resulted in an Allied victory, forcing French forces to surrender.

Significance: Operation Torch was a critical turning point in World War 2, marking the first major Allied invasion in the Mediterranean Theater and the first major Anglo-American operation. It significantly boosted Allied morale, demonstrated their strategic capabilities, and prepared them for future invasions in Europe.

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Sep 3, 1939 – May 8, 1945

Description: The Battle of the Atlantic, the longest continuous military campaign in World War 2, ran from 1939 to the defeat of Nazi Germany in 1945, covering a major part of the naval history of World War 2.

Outcome: The outcome of the Battle of the Atlantic was a strategic victory for the Allies, effectively ending the German "tunnage war".

Significance: The Battle of the Atlantic was a crucial strategic contest for control of the Atlantic Ocean during World War 2, ultimately determining the Allied victory. It was a prolonged struggle between the Allies and Germany, primarily over vital supply lines and the ability to move troops and supplies across the Atlantic.

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Anzio, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

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Jan 22, 1944 - Jun 4, 1944

Description: The Battle of Anzio, also known as Operation Shingle, was a major battle during the Italian Campaign of World War 2. It involved an Allied amphibious landing at Anzio, south of Rome, in January 1944, aimed at outflanking German defenses.

Outcome: The outcome of the Battle of Anzio, part of the Italian Campaign of World War 2, was a Allied victory, culminating in the capture of Rome on June 5, 1944.

Significance: The Battle of Anzio was important because it helped the Allies break through German defenses in Italy during World War 2. It eventually helped capture Rome. It was the key step in weakening Nazi control in Southern Europe.

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June 6, 1944

Description: D-Day, officially known as Operation Overlord, was the Allied invasion of Normandy, France, on June 6, 1944. This large-scale amphibious assault was the beginning of the liberation of Western Europe from Nazi Germany.

Outcome: It successfully established a Western Front in Europe, forcing Germany to fight on two fronts. The landings were a major logistical undertaking, with Allied forces securing a foothold on the beaches of Normandy

Significance: It was the start of the campaign to liberate Europe and defeat Germany. The Battle of Normandy was a hard-fought campaign. British divisions bore the brunt of German resistance on the eastern flank of the front, enabling US forces to stage a breakout in the west.

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Dec 16, 1944 – Jan 25, 1945

Description: The Battle of the Bulge, was the last major German offensive on the Western Front in World War 2. It took place in the Ardennes Forest in Belgium.The Germans aimed to split Allied forces and recapture lost territory, but their offensive was ultimately unsuccessful.

Outcome: The Allies ultimately repelled the German offensive and pushed the German forces back to their starting positions. The battle is considered a major turning point in the war, hastening the end of the Third Reich.

Significance: The Allies ultimately repelled the German offensive and pushed the German forces back to their starting positions. The battle is considered a major turning point in the war, hastening the end of the Third Reich.

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Iwo Jima, Iōjima, Ogasawara, Tokyo, Japan

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Feb 19, 1945 – Mar 26, 1945

Description: The Battle of Iwo Jima was a major battle in which the U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Navy landed on and eventually captured the island of Iwo Jima from the Imperial Japanese Army during World War 2.

Outcome: The outcome of the Battle of Iwo Jima was a decisive American victory, secured on March 26, 1945, after a month of fierce fighting. The US Marines successfully captured the island from Japanese forces

Significance: The Battle of Iwo Jima was a crucial victory for the U.S. in the Pacific Theater during World War 2, providing a vital staging ground for air raids against Japan.

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Mar 26, 1945 – Sep 7, 1945

Description: The Battle of Okinawa, a brutal three-month-long conflict. It was a major turning point in the Pacific Theater of World War 2, resulting in massive casualties on both sides.

Outcome: The Battle of Okinawa, fought from April to June 1945, resulted in an Allied victory, marking the end of major combat operations in the Pacific Theater.

Significance: After the battle, Okinawa provided the victorious Allies with a fleet anchorage, troop staging areas, and airfields in close proximity to Japan as they planned to invade the Japanese home islands.