Conflict: World War II
Combatants: Americans vs. Japanese
Location: Guam
Outcome: Japanese victory
As Imperial Japan launched its expansive invasion of the Pacific, 5,400 soldiers were landed on Guam. Only 600 American and Chamorro troops were present on the island to oppose the invaders. After a three hour battle and 60 casualties, the American commander, Captain George McMillin surrendered. One Japanese soldier was killed in the engagement.
Japanese landing at Guam, 1941 - by an unknown artist
Points of Interest:
American forces would not return to Guam until July 21st of 1944.
Two days after the invasion of Guam, Germany and Italy declared war on the Untied States.