The Pacific War, sometimes called the Asia–Pacific War or the Pacific Theater, [36] was the theater of World War II fought between the Empire of Japan and the Allies in East and South …

Feb 4, 2025 · Pacific War, major theater of World War II that covered a large portion of the Pacific Ocean, East Asia, and Southeast Asia, with engagements occurring as far south as northern …

Despite the internment, over 17,000 Japanese-Americans sign up and fight for the U.S. in World War II in Europe, including the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, the most decorated unit in …

(Image: The National WWII Museum.) On December 7, 1941, Japan staged a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, severely damaging the US Pacific Fleet. When Germany and Italy declared war …

The United States declared war on Japan on December 8, 1941, following the attack on Pearl Harbor. Learn more about World War II in the Pacific.

Explore a timeline of the Pacific theater, from the invasion of Saipan in the Mariana Islands of the Central Pacific to the formal Japanese surrender on the U.S.S. Missouri in Tokyo Bay.

6 days ago · World War II - Pacific Theater, Japan, Allies: Allied moves to isolate the large Japanese garrison on Rabaul proceeded by land and air.

Feb 4, 2025 · World War II: Allied forces recaptured Manila Manila in the aftermath of its recapture by Allied forces in early 1945.

The Pacific War, a pivotal theater of World War II, involved several major nations that played critical roles in shaping the course of the conflict. Among these nations, the United States, …

Mar 27, 2025 · The Battle of Okinawa, which lasted from April 1, 1945, to June 22, 1945, was World War II's largest and bloodiest battle in the Pacific theater and the last major battle of the …