- The Battle of Midway (June 1942): This decisive naval victory marked a turning point in the Pacific theater, halting the Japanese advance and inflicting heavy losses on their fleet.
- The Battle of Guadalcanal (August 1942- February 1943): A brutal and protracted campaign, Guadalcanal was a critical battle for control of the Solomon Islands and a testing ground for American amphibious warfare.
- The Normandy Landings (June 1944): Known as D-Day, the successful invasion of Normandy by Allied forces was the largest seaborne invasion in history and a major turning point in the war.
- The Battle of the Bulge (December 1944- January 1945): The last major German offensive of the war, the Battle of the Bulge aimed to split Allied forces in half but was ultimately defeated by the Allies.
- The Battle of Iwo Jima (February- March 1945): A strategically significant island, Iwo Jima's capture led to a significant reduction in Japanese fighter attacks and helped pave the way for the invasion of mainland Japan.
- The Battle of Okinawa (April- June 1945): The final major battle before the end of the war, Okinawa saw intense fighting and heavy losses on both sides. Its successful capture set the stage for the invasion of mainland Japan.
-The Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki (August 1945): While controversial, the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki ultimately led to the surrender of Japan and the end of World War II.