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Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor is a U.S. naval base near Honolulu, Hawaii, that was the scene of a devastating surprise attack by Japanese forces. The United States and Japan were the two countries that were involved in this conflict. The reason the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor was to obliterate most of the United States Navy. This was done because the Japanese didn’t want the war to be inevitable as the United States was a really strong nation. The attack caused the U.S. to go to war with Japan. -
Battle of Wake Island
This battle was conducted after Pearl Harbor and was fought for the Pacific Islands by the Japanese. The battle resulted in a victory for the Japenese, for the United States lost four ships, a submarine and thousands of lives. -
Battle of Midway
The Battle of Midway was a decisive naval battle in the Pacific Theater of World War II. This battle resulted in a victory for the United States and ultimately making Japan's losses hobbled by its naval might. This battle was important because it was considered the largest turning point for the Pacific theater within WW2. -
Marshal Islands Campaigns
The Gilbert and Marshall Islands Campaign was a series of battles fought in the Pacific Theater of World War II between the United States and Japan. The Marshal campaign resulted in a victory for the United States and is considered important because they were the first step of the drive across the central Pacific by the United States Pacific Fleet and Marine Corps. -
Operation Torch Battle of Britain Battle of Kursk
The Battle of Kursk was a Second World War engagement between German and Soviet forces on the Eastern Front near Kursk in Soviet Union territory. The Soviets ended up winning the battle of Kursk and ended Hitlers dream of conquering Russia. This battle is also know for being the largest tank battle in World War II. -
Attack of Truk Island
The Attack on Truk Island was a massive navy and air attack on Truk Lagoon conducted as a part of the American offensive drive against the imperial Japanese Navy. The Attack on Truk was so important because the attack was taken place at Japans biggest base outside of Japan making this battle imperative for Japan. The attack resulted in a Japanese defeat by the Americans, however, key Japanese warships avoided destruction. -
Battle of Normandy
Countries that were involved in the battle of Normandy include, France, Britain, United States, Belgium, Canada, Poland, The Netherlands, Norway, Czechoslovakia, and Denmark. The significance of the battle was the Allies victory that became the turning point for World War II in Europe. The battle is also known for being called D-day. This battle is arguably the most significant battle for the Allies victory over Adolf Hitler, and Germany. -
Battle of Leyte
Battle of Leyte Gulf was a decisive air and sea battle of World War II that crippled the Japanese Combined Fleet permitted U.S. invasion of the Philippines and was important because it reinforced the Allies' control of the Pacific. Leyte Gulf was decisive in that it destroyed much of the remaining Japanese surface fleet while ending Japan's ability to move resources from Southeast Asia to the home islands. -
Battle of the Bulge
The Battle of Bulge was the last major German offensive on the Western Front in WWII. The battle of bulge was important because it was Hitler's plan to destabilize the allies and take control of the port of Antwerk. The battle resulted in a huge loss in experienced soldiers from Germany, in essence, the battle basically ended the war. -
Battle of Okinawa
The battle of Okinawa was the largest amphibious landing in the Pacific theater of World War II. Resulting in a victory for the allies and large casualties with over 100,000 Japanese casualties and 50,000 casualties for the Allies. The battle of Okinawa was so important because the capture of Okinawa was part of a three-point plan the Americans had for winning the war in the Far East. -
Battle of Berlin
The Battle of Berlin was the last major battle in Europe during World War II. The battle resulted in a surrender of the German Army and was important because it ended Adolf Hitlers's extensive ruleing.
