Guam
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Was an organized incorporated territory of the United States.
Establishment
- December 1898: The United States and Spain conclude the Treaty of Paris, whereby the Philippines are ceded to the Americans for a sum of $20 million, along with Puerto Rico and Guam. Cuba is also declared free and the Spanish pledge to pay $400 million for all Cuban debts. This concludes nearly four centuries of Spanish rule in the Western Hemisphere.
Chronology
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1. Spanish-American War
Was a war between Spain and the United States of America. The immediate cause of the war was the American support to Cuban independence.
1.1. Treaty of Paris (1898)
Was the treaty that ended the Spanish-American War. Spain ceded most of its colonies (the Philippines, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Guam) to the United States.
- December 1898: The United States and Spain conclude the Treaty of Paris, whereby the Philippines are ceded to the Americans for a sum of $20 million, along with Puerto Rico and Guam. Cuba is also declared free and the Spanish pledge to pay $400 million for all Cuban debts. This concludes nearly four centuries of Spanish rule in the Western Hemisphere.
2. World War II
Was a global conflict that lasted from 1939 to 1945 (it started sooner in certain regions) between the Axis Powers (mainly Germany, Japan and Italy) and the Allies (mainly the Soviet Union, the U.S.A., the U.K., China and France). It was the war with more fatalities in history. The war in Asia began when Japan invaded China on July 7, 1937. The war in Europe began when Germany invaded Poland on September 1, 1939. The war ended with the complete defeat of the Axis powers, which were occupied by the Allies.
2.1. World War II (Asia & Pacific)
Was the East Asian, South Asian and Pacific theatre of World War II.
2.1.1. Battle of Guam (1941)
Was the Japanese invasion of Guam, a U.S. territory in the Mariana Islands.
2.1.2. Battle of Guam (World War II)
Was the struggle over the control of Guam between Japanese and U.S. forces during World War II.
2.1.2.1. Battle of Guam (1944)
Was the American recapture of the Japanese-held island of Guam.
- July 1944: Frontline of the U.S liberation of Guam from Japanese occupation (1944).
- July 1944: Frontline of the U.S liberation of Guam from Japanese occupation (1944).
- July 1944: Frontline of the U.S liberation of Guam from Japanese occupation (1944).
- August 1944: Frontline of the U.S liberation of Guam from Japanese occupation (1944).
- August 1944: Frontline of the U.S liberation of Guam from Japanese occupation (1944).
- August 1944: Frontline of the U.S liberation of Guam from Japanese occupation (1944).
- August 1944: Frontline of the U.S liberation of Guam from Japanese occupation (1944).
- August 1944: American forces invaded Guam. By August 8th, organized Japanese resistance ended, and Guam was declared secure.
Selected Sources
- Fredriksen, J.C. (2010): Chronology of American Military History - Volume 1, Facts On File, p.1505
- U.S. Army Center of Military History. Retrieved on March, 26th, 2024 on https://history.army.mil/brochures/westpac/p22-23(map).jpg
- Williams, M.H. (1989): United States army in World War II - Special Studies - Chronology 1941-1945, p. 4
- Williams, M.H. (1989): United States army in World War II - Special Studies - Chronology 1941-1945, p.246