War in the Pacific

The War in the Pacific refers to the conflict between the Allies, primarily the United States and its allies, and Japan during World War II, from 1941 to 1945. It began after Japan attacked Pearl Harbor in December 1941. The war involved significant battles across the Pacific, including Midway, Guadalcanal, and Iwo Jima. The Allies aimed to stop Japanese expansion and ultimately defeat Japan. Key strategies included island hopping, which allowed Allied forces to capture strategic islands. The war ended after the U.S. dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945, leading to Japan's surrender.