WW II Major Events of the Pacific Campaign

Battle of Okinawa occured. One of the longest and most hard fought battles of the Pacific Campaign. Over 200,000 joint casualties.

The Empire of Japan surrenders to the United States. Official surrender is signed Sept. 2.

World War II

Major Events of the Pacific Campaign

Dec. 7, 1941

June 4-7, 1942

April-June, 1945

Aug. 6&9, 1945

Aug. 15, 1945

Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. These were the first and only Nuclear attacks in history. Ended WWII

First major US victory over Japanese forces. Provided a foothold in the Pacific.

Japanese forces attack the US Pacific Fleet Stationed in Pearl Harbor, HI. Near destruction of the Fleet.