1941 ⟶ Battle for Wake Island Continues

The battle for Wake Island continues with several Japanese s...
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🏝️ Battle for Wake Island Continues

The battle for Wake Island continues with several Japanese ships sunk or damaged.⟶
Battle for Wake Island Continues (1941)
Wake IslandPacific TheaterBattleUS MarinesJapanese AttackMilitary ConflictDefense

🏝️ US Forces Repel Japanese Landing Attempt at Wake Island

US forces repel a Japanese landing attempt at Wake Island.⟶
US Forces Repel Japanese Landing Attempt at Wake Island (1941)
USJapanWake IslandPacific TheaterBattleInvasionMilitaryWar

🇯🇵 Wake Island Falls to Japan

A second Japanese landing attempt on Wake Island is successful, and the American garrison surrenders after hours of fighting.⟶
Wake Island Falls to Japan (1941)
Pacific TheaterJapanUSInvasionSurrenderMilitary DefeatWake Island

⚔️ Battle for Bataan Continues

The battle for Bataan continues.⟶
Battle for Bataan Continues (1942)
Pacific TheaterPhilippinesBattleMilitary CampaignJapanese OffensiveWorld War II

⚔️ Third Battle of the Matanikau

Third Battle of the Matanikau.⟶
Third Battle of the Matanikau (1942)
Battle of MatanikauGuadalcanal CampaignPacific TheaterUS MarinesJapanese Armyland battlemilitary conflictSolomon Islands

💀 Japanese Execute American Civilians on Wake Island

The Japanese execute 98 American civilians on Wake Island.⟶
Japanese Execute American Civilians on Wake Island (1943)
JapanWake IslandWar CrimesExecutionsAmerican CiviliansPacific TheaterPOWsAtrocitiesHuman Rights