Japan and China1937 – Invaded ChinaExpected quick victoryUS aided in Chinese resistanceJapan planned attacks on British and Dutch

colonies

Pearl HarborDec 7, 19412,300 Americans

killedDeclaration of

war on Japan and Axis powers

Attacks on Hong Kong, Guam, Wake Is, Thailand

Japanese VictoriesGuam and Wake Fell quickJan ’42 – PhilippinesFeb ’42 – Malay Peninsula (Singapore)Dutch East Indies (Indonesia)Burma

Bataan Death MarchPoor treatment of

Allied prisonersMarch 50 miles up

peninsulaBuried alive – Dig

own graves16,000 died

Allies fight backApril ’42 – bombed TokyoMay ’42 – Battle of the Coral Sea

Stopped Japan’s southward advanceJune ’42 – Battle of Midway

332 planes, 4 aircraft carriers, support shipTurned tide in Pacific

Douglas MacArthurGeneral – Commander

of Allies in Pacific“Island-hop”Aug-Feb ’43 – Battle of

Guadalcanal“Island of Death”

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