The command structures of the Pacific War varied, reflecting the different roles of various belligerent nations, and often involving different geographic scopes.

Dec 1, 2025 · Pacific War, major theater of World War II that covered a large portion of the Pacific Ocean, East Asia, and Southeast Asia, with engagements occurring as far south as northern …

May 7-8, 1942 - Japan suffers its first defeat of the war during the Battle of the Coral Sea off New Guinea - the first time in history that two opposing carrier forces fought only using aircraft …

See more from some of the most intense battles, in this compilation from Battle 360.

25-27 October 1942 First Naval Battle of Guadalcanal 13 November 1942 Second Naval Battle of Guadalcanal 14 November 1942 Battle of Tassafaronga 29-30 November 1942

The damage to the U.S. Pacific Fleet battle line at Pearl Harbor hastened the end of the battleship era. The primary warship became the aircraft carrier, whose warplanes could support or thwart …

This section contains chronological lists of Pacific naval battles and land campaigns between the United States and Japan in the Pacific during World War II. Image: 80-G-287537: Battle...

Explore the pivotal battles of the Pacific Theater, their strategies, impacts, and lasting legacy on U.S.-Japan relations in this comprehensive guide.

May 27, 2025 · Learn about important WW2 battles in the Pacific. Find out how these battles shaped the course of history and how we remember those who lost their lives.

Read about the major battles of the Pacific Theater during World War II. Learn about the major conflicts and their impact on the war in the Pacific.