Events with tag - Marines

July 7, 1941

U.S. Forces Arrive in Iceland

4,100 U.S. Marines landed in Reykjavík, Iceland, marking America's first military deployment in the European theater during World War II. This strategic move replaced British forces and established crucial North Atlantic defense positions.

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.

June 30, 1943

Operation Cartwheel

Operation Cartwheel was a significant World War II Allied offensive launched on June 30, 1943, under General Douglas MacArthur's command. The operation aimed to neutralize the Japanese stronghold at Rabaul through a sophisticated bypass strategy rather than direct assault.

July 21, 1944

Liberation of Guam

U.S. forces launched Operation Forager to reclaim Guam from Japanese control, marking a crucial victory in the Pacific theater of World War II. The three-week battle involved over 36,000 American troops against 19,000 Japanese defenders.

September 15, 1944

Battle of Peleliu

A 73-day World War II battle between US forces and Japanese defenders on Peleliu island, resulting in heavy casualties on both sides. What was planned as a four-day operation became one of the bloodiest campaigns in the Pacific Theater.

September 15, 1950

Incheon Landing

A daring amphibious assault led by General Douglas MacArthur that became a turning point in the Korean War. The operation involved 261 naval vessels and 70,000 troops, successfully cutting North Korean supply lines and leading to the recapture of Seoul.