1. Battle of Midway (June 1942): A pivotal naval battle where the US Navy defeated the Japanese, resulting in a turning point in the Pacific War.
2. Guadalcanal Campaign (August 1942-February 1943): A series of brutal land and naval battles between the US and Japan, ending in an Allied victory and the first major offensive against Japanese forces.
3. Battle of Iwo Jima (February-March 1945): A costly battle where US Marines captured the island from Japanese forces, leading to the eventual capture of Okinawa and the planned invasion of Japan.
4. Battle of Okinawa (April-June 1945): The largest amphibious assault in the Pacific War, resulting in heavy casualties on both sides and providing a preview of the intensity of a potential invasion of Japan.
5. Battle of Leyte Gulf (October 1944): A major naval battle where US and Australian forces defeated the Imperial Japanese Navy, severely weakening Japan's naval power in the Pacific.
Describe the major battles and results in the Pacific theater of World War II. Reply shortly
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