1944 ⟶ Battle of Leyte Begins: US Forces Land
The Battle of Leyte: U.S. forces land on Leyte, Philippines....
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1942
1943
1944
1945
⚔️ Battle of Guadalcanal Begins
Battle of Guadalcanal – A climactic naval battle near Guadalcanal starts between Japanese and American naval forces.⟶
GuadalcanalNaval BattlePacific TheaterUS NavyJapanese NavySolomon IslandsClashWarfareJapanUS
🏝️ Battle of Vella Lavella Island Begins
The Land Battle of Vella Lavella island in the Solomons begins.⟶
Pacific TheaterSolomon IslandsVella LavellaNaval BattleJapanUSWarfareIsland HoppingMilitary
🚢 US Navy Devastates Japanese Fleet in Battle of Leyte Gulf
Three distinct air engagements in the Battle of Leyte Gulf take place as U.S. Navy carrier-based planes destroy many Japanese ships in the waters off the Philippines.⟶
Pacific TheaterNaval BattlePhilippinesCarrier WarfareJapanese NavyUS NavyBattle of Leyte GulfAir EngagementOctober 1944
🇵🇭 Battle of Manila Begins
The Battle of Manila (1945) begins: Forces of the U.S. and Philippines enter Manila. The Manila massacre takes place during the fighting.⟶
PhilippinesBattle of ManilaUrban WarfareUS ArmyJapanese ArmyMassacrePacific Theater
🇵🇭 MacArthur Announces Liberation of the Philippines
General Douglas MacArthur announces that the Philippines have been liberated.⟶
PhilippinesliberationPacific TheaterMacArthurUSmilitary