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During World War II, the Pacific Theater of Operations involved many different nations, ethnicities, and territories -- and all branches of the military forces involved. The principal combatants, however, were Imperial Japan and the United States.

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Did the attack on pearl harbor start World War 2?

no but it did get the U.S. involved in the pacific war


Was Canada involved with the Battle of Midway?

No. Canada played very little part in the Pacific war. Their resources were directed to the European theater.


What were the countries involved in the pacific war?

The pacific war was the part of World War 11 that was fought in the Pacific Ocean, it islands, and in East Asia. The war was fought between the Axis and Allied countries. The axis participants included Japan, Germany, Italy, and Thailand. The allied participants included the United States, The Republic of China, The United Kingdom Australia, the Commonwealth of the Philippines, the Netherlands New Zealand, and Canada. See the related link below for an Article on the Pacific War for more information.


What is the name of the war plan that guided America's strategy for its Pacific Campaign?

The war plan that guided America's strategy for its Pacific Campaign during World War II is known as "Operation Cartwheel." This plan aimed to isolate and neutralize Japanese forces in the Pacific by capturing strategically important islands, ultimately leading to the retaking of the Philippines and an eventual invasion of Japan. The strategy involved a series of amphibious assaults and coordinated attacks across the Pacific theater.


What is Pacific war?

The Pacific War was a major theater of World War II that took place from 1941 to 1945, primarily between Japan and the Allied forces, including the United States, Australia, and other nations. It began with Japan's surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941 and involved significant battles across the Pacific Islands, Southeast Asia, and the Philippines. The conflict ended with Japan's surrender following the dropping of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945, leading to significant geopolitical changes in the region. The war had profound effects on the countries involved and reshaped post-war international relations.

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How was the Pacific war?

Theatres of war are always pretty horrific for those involved in them.


Did the attack on pearl harbor start World War 2?

no but it did get the U.S. involved in the pacific war


How did the bombing of Pearl Harbor lead to Australia being involved in the War in the Pacific?

Seeing as Australia had been at war since 1939, the attack at Pearl Harbour, December 7 1941, obviously, had no effect on Australia's being involved in the war in the pacific.


How many oceans were involved in world war 2?

Atlantic, Pacific, Arctic


How did the us get involved in the war in the pacific?

Short answer: Pearl Harbor attacks by the Japanese


Who was involved in the Pacific Theatre of war during World War 2?

I know this list is incomplete, but certainly Japan, China, USA, Indonesia, India and many others were involved. I believe that most European countries were already too occupied in their own backyards to get involved in the Pacific.


How many countries were involved in the pacific war?

Japan. United States, Aisa and Korea.


How did the war in the pacific breakout?

America became involved because of the bombing of pearl harbor


Why did US jion World War 2?

USA got involved in the war when Japan attacked the American pacific fleet, located in pearl harbour.


How are Luis and Clark involved with the civil war?

They didn't have anything to do with the Civil War. They were explorers. They were trying to find a water way all the way to the Pacific Ocean.


How and why did the US get involved in World War 2 in the pacific?

The bombing of Pearl Harbour was the major instigator of American involvement in WW2.


Was Canada involved with the Battle of Midway?

No. Canada played very little part in the Pacific war. Their resources were directed to the European theater.