WWII Battles by David Rosales

Bataan Death March

1056075 — 2024-04-29 18:26:40 UTC

With the start of the Battle of Bataan, the march started after 3 months. Filipinos and Americans prisoners of war had to march a 65 mile long route. About 60,000 to 80,000 were forced to march this whole route.

Battle of Coral Sea

1056075 — 2024-05-01 17:47:51 UTC

The Japanese invaded Port Moresby. After this attack the U.S fleet turned back and the Japanese thought nothing of the Battle. With the help with Australia, the U.S defeated the Japanese and that was the end of their naval power in the Pacific. This stopped Japan from having any naval power in the Pacific to stop the invasions they were causing.

Battle of Midway

1056075 — 2024-05-01 17:51:33 UTC

Japan wanted to get rid of the U.S. power in the Pacific in order to gain more territory. This was a naval battle where it was mostly fought with aircraft. The U.S. defeats Japan which destroyed their first-line carrier strength and most of their best naval pilots. This stopped Japan in wanting to take over the Pacific and the U.S. stayed with Its power.

Battle of Guadalcanal

1056075 — 2024-05-01 17:58:11 UTC

This was a military campaign that was led by Admiral Richmond K. Turner. He landed the U.S. Marines and seized an attack that was based on the airfield. This was one of the first battles of the U.S. turning to the offensive side and attacking the Japanese. The victory meant a lot being the moment where the Allies put the Japanese on the defensive side for once.

Battle of Leyte Gulf

1056075 — 2024-05-01 18:12:56 UTC

Biggest naval battle known in modern history. It involved over 200,000 naval personnel and spanned out up to 100,000 square miles of sea. This was the first ever attack where the U.S. Navy faced kamikazes.

Operation Torch

1056075 — 2024-05-01 18:20:56 UTC

An allied invasion of the French and Algeria during the North African Campaign. This was a double operation where Britain would want victory over North America. But also allowing America to attack Germany and Italy. This took many U.S. troops and had many airborne assault. This prevented Germany to take any territory that was under the control of the French.

Battle of the Atlantic

1056075 — 2024-05-01 18:23:01 UTC

Germany sent out many warships and submarines to sink merchant shipping. They didn't want supplies moving into the United Kingdom or other Allies. Germany was not successful with the attack because they read their signals and aircraft was involved.

Battle of Bloody Anzio

1056075 — 2024-05-01 18:25:07 UTC

This battle was of the Italian Campaign. About 50,000 Allied troops did an amphibious landing (Operation Shingle) at Anzio. Where they tried to bypass the German defenses along the Gustav Line.

D-Day Invasion

1056075 — 2024-05-01 18:27:14 UTC

Biggest invasion in military history, involved air, land, and sea forces of the allied army. The U.S. allied with Canada and the United Kingdom to invade the beaches of Normandy. France had armies of the Nazi Germany at the time. The Allies main purpose was to liberate Europe and defeat Germany which would "end" the World War.

Battle of the Bulge

1056075 — 2024-05-01 18:28:22 UTC

This battle was the end of the last German offense on the Western Front. After the successful D-Day Invasion, Germany tried to attack back secretly but failed. The Allies would win and have freedom over tyranny.

Battle of Iwo Jima

1056075 — 2024-05-01 18:29:51 UTC

This battle involved the the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Navy which they saved lives up to 24,000 airmen. It was known as an emergency landing for bombers after the Battle. This mainly focused on conflict between the United States and the Empire of Japan. It was an invasion as part of the Pacific campaign against Japan.

Battle of Okinawa

1056075 — 2024-05-03 05:58:05 UTC

This battle was one of the bloodiest of the Pacific War. It was the final major battle of World War ll. The U.S invaded the island with the objective to secure the island and to remove the last barrier standing between them and Japan. This would provide the Allies with airbase where bombers could strike Japan and have advantages in fleets.