A) The war in Europe is virtually won. The allied forces from 8 corners of the world will be directed against Japan's military clique. 1. From Alaska. 2. From America. 3. From Central Pacific. 4. From South Pacific. 5. From Australia. 6. From India. 7. From Europe. 8. From North Atlantic.
Save Yourself. Save the Nation. Overthrow the Gumbatsu.
B) Allied Victories
Mariana Islands: The invastion of Saipan was started on June 11, 1944, and closed July 8, 1944. 830 Japanese planes and 80 vessels of various types were destroyed. 15,000 Japanese were liberated. 20,720 Japanese soldiers were killed in battle; and 1,707 "entered the American gate." The invasion of Tinian was started on July 23, 1944, and was completed on August 2, 1944. 5,544 Japanese were killed in battle and 400 entered the American gate. The invasion of Guam was started on July 21, 1944, and was completed on August 9, 1944. 10,971 Japanese soldiers died in battle.
Palau Group: The invasion of Anguar Island was started on September 16, 1944, and ended on September 20. Military goverment was proclaimed on October 2, 1944. The invasion of Peleliu began on September 15, 1944, and except for resistance from caves organized resistance ended on October 2, 1944. 117 Japanese planes were destroyed on Peleliu airfield. Morotai was captured on September 16, 1944.
Philippines: Davao was bombed on August 7, 16, and September 4. Great damages were inflicted on the airfield, harbor installations, and shipyards. On September 5, the Philippines, Halmahera, Dutch East Indies were raided and the 57 Japanese ships were either destroyed or damaged. On September 8, Mindanao was raided and 32 Japanese ships were sunk and 60 planes destroyed. From September 11 to the 13th, Central Philippines was bombed. 150 Japanese planes were shot down and 277 planes were destroyed on the ground; also 40 ships were sunk and 44 damaged. September 20, Manila was bombed. 105 Japanese planes were destroyed adn 37 ships were either sunk or destroyed
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