Events with tag - Japanese Forces

June 1, 1942

New Guinea Campaign

The New Guinea Campaign was a major World War II military operation launched by General Douglas MacArthur in 1942. It involved a series of battles spanning nearly three years, utilizing innovative island-hopping tactics and combined air-naval-ground operations to defeat Japanese forces.

August 7, 1942

Guadalcanal Air Battles

The Guadalcanal air battles began on August 7, 1942, marking a crucial turning point in World War II's Pacific theater. These intense aerial engagements started when American forces launched Operation Watchtower against Japanese positions in the Solomon Islands, leading to a six-month struggle for air superiority.