World War II Battles by Rojhenn Halle Capati

Bataan Death March, April 9th, 1942- October 1942

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Forcible transfer of 75,000 American and Filipino prisoners of war. The outcome of the event was the successful transfer of the prisoners. This event is significant because it showed the ruthlessness of the opposing side.

Battle of Coral Sea, May 4, 1942 - May 8, 1942

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A major naval battle between the Imperial Japanese Navy and naval and air forces of the United States and Australia. This battle is significant because it was the first Naval battle in which the opposing fleets neither sighted nor fired upon one another. it was a victory for the Allies

Battle of Midway, June 3, 1942 - June 6, 1942

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A major naval battle in the Pacific Theater of World War II. This battle was significant not only because the U.S. won but it would make Japan abandon its plan to expand its reach in the Pacific.

Battle of Guadalcanal, August 1942 - February 1943

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The first major land offensive by Allied forces against the Empire of japan. It was a victory for the Allies but the U.S. took a heavy loss in soldiers. The importance of this was the Solomons were never again seriously threatened.

Leyte Gulf, Philippines, October 23, 1944 - October 26, 1944

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The largest naval battle of World War II and by some criteria the largest naval battle in history. After this battle the Imperial Japanese Navy had all but ceased to exist as an offensive force. This would end in a victory for the Allies.

Operation Torch, November 8th-16th, 1942

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An allied invasion of French North Africa during the second World War. The importance of this battle is it would allow American armed forces the opportunity to begin their fight against Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy. This would be a victory for the Allies.

Atlantic Ocean, September 3, 1939 - May 8, 1945

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The longest continous military campaign in World War II, ran from 1939 to the defeat of Nazi Germany in 1945. This battle is important because it would lead to the defeat of Nazi Germany.

Battle of Anzio, January 22, 1944 - June 5, 1944

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A battle of Italian Campaign of World War II.