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💥 Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor
December 7: The Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor leads to the USA joining World War II.⟶

World War IIPacific TheaterImperial JapanUnited States NavyMilitary ConflictDiplomacyAxis PowersAllied PowersTurning Point


🚢 US Navy Victory at the Battle of Midway
June 4 – 7: Battle of Midway.⟶

World War IIPacific TheaterNaval WarfareUnited States NavyTurning PointStrategic VictoryMilitary History


⚔️ Okinawa: U.S. Invasion and Japanese Defense

World War IIPacific TheaterBattleJapanese EmpireUnited States ArmyUnited States NavyKamikazeMilitary Strategy


💥 Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
August 6 – 9: Harry S. Truman orders the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.⟶

World War IIAtomic BombSurrenderWeapons of Mass DestructionMilitary HistoryCold War


🎌 Japan's Surrender and End of World War II in Asia
September 2: End of World War II in Asia with the beginning of the Surrender of Japan.
Related subsequent announcement of the Proclamation of Independence of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam.⟶

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🕊️ Treaty of San Francisco Ends Occupation of Japan
September 8: The Treaty of San Francisco ends the Occupation of Japan and formally concludes hostilities between Japan and the US.⟶

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