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What was the outcome of the Battle of the Philippine Sea?
What was the outcome of the Battle of the Philippine Sea?
When did the Battle of the Philippine Sea take place?
When did the Battle of the Philippine Sea take place?
What is another name for the Battle of the Philippine Sea?
What is another name for the Battle of the Philippine Sea?
Where is the Coral Sea located?
Where is the Coral Sea located?
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What was the outcome of the Battle of Okinawa in terms of casualties?
What was the outcome of the Battle of Okinawa in terms of casualties?
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Which battle was called the most heavily defended spot on earth?
Which battle was called the most heavily defended spot on earth?
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Who announced the total liberation of the Philippines on July 4, 1945?
Who announced the total liberation of the Philippines on July 4, 1945?
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Where did the Americans surprise the Japanese with the landing of troops?
Where did the Americans surprise the Japanese with the landing of troops?
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Which event marked V-J Day (Victory in Japan)?
Which event marked V-J Day (Victory in Japan)?
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Where was the largest naval battle in WWII fought?
Where was the largest naval battle in WWII fought?
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Study Notes
Battle of the Philippine Sea
- The Battle of the Philippine Sea was a decisive naval battle in which the United States defeated Japan, resulting in a significant loss of Japanese aircraft and aircraft carriers.
- The battle took place from June 19 to 20, 1944.
- The Battle of the Philippine Sea is also known as the "Great Marianas Turkey Shoot" due to the overwhelming American victory.
Coral Sea
- The Coral Sea is a region located off the northeast coast of Australia.
Battle of Okinawa
- The Battle of Okinawa was one of the bloodiest battles in the Pacific War, with estimates suggesting that between 12,000 to 14,000 American soldiers were killed or wounded, and over 100,000 Japanese soldiers were killed.
Battle of Leyte Gulf
- The Battle of Leyte Gulf was called the largest naval battle in World War II.
Other Key Events
- General Douglas MacArthur announced the total liberation of the Philippines on July 4, 1945.
- The Americans surprised the Japanese with the landing of troops at Leyte Gulf in the Philippines.
- The formal Japanese surrender ceremony on September 2, 1945, marked V-J Day (Victory in Japan).
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Test your knowledge of key battles in the Pacific Theater of World War II, including the Battle of the Philippine Sea, Marianas Turkey Shoot, and Battle of Midway. Learn about significant events that shaped the outcome of the war in the Pacific region.
