Asia-Pacific Front
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V-J Day: The Formal Surrender of Japan in WWII
On August 14, 1945, World War II effectively came to an end with the announcement of Japan’s unconditional surrender to the Allies. Since that date, both August 14 and August…
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Battle of Kwajalein: WWII in the Pacific
Beginning on January 31 until February 3, 1944, U.S Marine and Army troops launched an amphibious offensive on three islets in the Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands, where Japanese…
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The Manhattan Project: The First Nuclear Weapons
The Manhattan Project was the code name for the U.S-led research and development project (1942-1945) that produced the first nuclear weapons during World War II. The highly controversial development and…
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Top 5 World War II Innovations
In discussions pertaining to World War II, the focus is often on battles, casualties, strategies, victories and losses. However, World War II it must be remembered, was a time for…
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The Potsdam Conference: Shaping the Future of Post-War Europe
From July 17th until August 2nd, 1945, the leaders of the Soviet Union, Great Britain and the United States met at the Allied conference of World War II held at…
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5 Major Battles of World War II
World War II was arguably host to the most complex battles in the history of warfare. These are the 5 major battles of World War II which helped decide the…
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The Battle of Okinawa: The Final Major Battle of World War II
The Battle of Okinawa was the final major battle of World War II and dubbed “the Typhoon of Steel”, was one of the bloodiest battles in the Pacific war. On…
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The ‘Comfort Women’ Issue: Japan and South Korea’s Feud Explained
Japan and South Korea’s dispute over Comfort Women issue
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The Great Debate: U.S. Intervention in WWII
The United States’ entrance into the World War II campaign is arguably one of the most significant events during this dark period of history. This entrance, however, was a point…
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The Battle for Iwo Jima: A Gruesome Allied Victory
The Battle for Iwo Jima can only be characterized as a military campaign of epic proportions which took place between forces of the United States Marine Corps and the military…