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Central and Western Pacific Campaigns in World War 2
This page contains a collection of resources on the Gilbert, Marshall, Mariana and Palau Islands campaigns in World War II. This page also includes a listing of the major battles fought during these western Pacific campaigns.
World War II Battles and Campaigns in the Gilbert and Marshall Islands:
November 20 - 23, 1943 |
February 17 - 18, 1944 |
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November 20 - 24, 1943 |
February 17 - 23, 1944 |
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January 31 - February 3, 1944 |
Gilbert and Marshall Islands in World War II Resources:
Digital Micronesia--Marshalls World War II--An Electronic Library and Archive
In-depth and authoritative information on the Marshall Islands (Pacific). An electronic library and archive of primary sources covering people, culture, history, arts, environment, literature, demography, public health, politics, nuclear testing and economy.
Operation GALVANIC: The opening of the Central Pacific Drive--the centerpiece of War Plan ORANGE from the beginning of planning for a potential war with Japan. After 2 years of building up forces, fighting a defensive war in the Southwest Pacific, and limited counteroffensives in the Solomons-Bismarcks and New Guinea, ORANGE would produce rapid advances thru the Gilberts (Nov 1943), Marshalls (Feb 1944), and Marianas (June-Aug 1944)--strategic victory that even the Japanese leadership recognized.
History Animated's recounting of the Battle of Kwajalein and and Battle of Eniwetok with animated maps.
Marshall Islands - U.S. Army Center of Military History
One of a series of fourteen studies of World War II operations originally published by the War Department's Historical Division and now returned to print as part of the Army's commemoration of the fiftieth anniversary of that momentous clash of arms.
Western Pacific - U.S. Army Center of Military History
World War II was waged on land, on sea, and in the air over several diverse theaters of operation for approximately six years. The following essay is one of a series of campaign studies highlighting those struggles that, with their accompanying suggestions for further reading, are designed to introduce you to one of the Army's significant military feats from that war.
History Animated's recounting of the Battle of Tarawa and Battle of Makin with animated maps.
The Assault of the Second Marine Division on Betio Island, Tarawa Atoll, 20-23 November, 1943.
Truk Atoll: February 16-17, 1944
VB-10 commander James Ramage recalls the spring 1944 Task Force 58 attacks on Truk Atoll, 'Japan's Pearl Harbor'.
World War II Battles and Campaigns in the Mariana and Palau Islands:
June 15 - July 9, 1944 |
July 24 - August 1, 1944 |
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June 19 - 20, 1944 |
September 15 - November 27, 1944 |
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July 21 - August 8, 1944 |
September 17 - 30, 1944 |
Mariana and Palau Islands in World War II Resources:
History Animated's recounting of the Battle of the Philippine Sea with animated maps.
HyperWar: Approach to the Philippines: Capture of the Palaus
World War II: Pacific Theater of Operations: The seizure of the Palaus (Angaur, Peleliu) in preparation for the return to the Philippines in late 1944.
World War II: Pacific Theater of Operations: The Central Pacific drive continues with the conquest of the Japanese-held Mariana Islands (Saipan and Tinian) and the liberation of Guam in mid 1944.
A Tribute to the Marines who fought the WWII battle of Peleliu.
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Additional Resources:
Pacific Theater Battles and Campaigns - 1941-1945
The following map plots the locations of the 131 significant World War II battles and campaigns in the Pacific theater from 1941-1945. Below the map is a listing of the significant Pacific theater battles and campaigns sorted by date.
World War 2 Personal Stories and Accounts - Navy and Marines
EverythingWorldWar2's collection of resources focused on World War II personal accounts and stories from navy and marine personnel.
World War II Ships and Naval Resources Collection
EverythingWorldWar2's collection of information and resources related to the World War II ships and navies.
World War II Aircraft and Aviation Resources Collection
EverythingWorldWar2's collection of information and resources related to the World War II aircraft and aviation.
The History Place - World War Two in the Pacific
Dramatics battle photos of US troops in action during World War II in the Pacific.
HyperWar - Pacific Theater of Operations
History of World War II, Pacific Theater of Operations. Includes HTML versions of official US Army, US Army Air Forces, US Marine Corps, and US Navy histories; and more.
Ships, units and persons who appeared in Pacific Theatre of Operations from 7 December 1941 to 2 September 1945.
NavWeaps - Order of Battle: Pacific Battles
NavWeaps' comprehensive order of battle listings for all major World War II pacific theater battles.
This page is a joint effort by Royal Netherlands Navy Warships of World War II and The Dutch East Indies Campaign 1941-1942. The purpose of this forum is to discuss and research the Pacific War.
Stories from WWII from the Pacific war. From sides to President Truman to A Japanese Sub Commander. A comprehensive collection of testimonials.
PACIFIC WRECKS - World War II Pacific
A database of photographs, descriptions and locations of WWII wreckage remaining in Pacific.
Little known facts about the Pacific War in World War 2, the early years.
Detailed index of EverythingWorldWar2's collection of information and resources related to World War II. This includes battles, maps, pictures, photos, documents, timelines, museums, forums, D-Day, Pearl Harbor, the European, African and Pacific war theaters, ships, u-boats, naval forces, aircraft, aviation, air forces, tanks, weapons, personal stories, military units, militaria, collectibles, books, video clips and special World War II topics.