Events with tag - Military Casualties

June 15, 1944

Battle of Saipan

A crucial World War II battle fought from June 15 to July 9, 1944, where U.S. Marines and Army forces captured the strategic island of Saipan from Japanese defenders, establishing a vital base for B-29 bomber operations against mainland Japan.

April 1, 1945

Battle of Okinawa

The Battle of Okinawa (April 1 - June 22, 1945) was the last major battle of World War II in the Pacific Theater, involving 180,000 US troops against 130,000 Japanese defenders. The battle resulted in over 250,000 casualties including military personnel and civilians.

October 12, 2000

USS Cole Bombing

The USS Cole bombing was a terrorist attack carried out by Al-Qaeda against the US Navy destroyer in Yemen's Aden harbor. Two suicide bombers used a small boat packed with explosives to create a massive hole in the ship's hull, killing 17 sailors and injuring 39 others.