Events with tag - Military Campaign

August 7, 1864

Shenandoah Valley Campaign

A pivotal Civil War campaign where Union General Philip Sheridan led 40,000 troops to destroy Confederate forces and resources in the Shenandoah Valley, effectively eliminating a crucial Confederate supply route and base of operations.

December 8, 1941

Fall of Philippines

The Japanese invasion of the Philippines began on December 8, 1941, following the Pearl Harbor attack. After months of fierce fighting, American and Filipino forces surrendered on May 6, 1942, marking the largest surrender in US military history.

June 1, 1942

New Guinea Campaign

The New Guinea Campaign was a major World War II military operation launched by General Douglas MacArthur in 1942. It involved a series of battles spanning nearly three years, utilizing innovative island-hopping tactics and combined air-naval-ground operations to defeat Japanese forces.

July 21, 1944

Liberation of Guam

U.S. forces launched Operation Forager to reclaim Guam from Japanese control, marking a crucial victory in the Pacific theater of World War II. The three-week battle involved over 36,000 American troops against 19,000 Japanese defenders.