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The Battle of Kwajalein: Five Days, Four Medals of Honor, 8,000 Japanese Dead

Summary by Military.com
The 4th Marine Division and the Army's 7th Infantry Division landed on several islands within the atoll. Four days later, they had killed more than 8,000 Japanese defenders at a cost of 372 American dead. Four Marines had earned the Medal of Honor. The victory helped expedite the drive toward Japan.

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Military.com broke the news in Boston, United States on Monday, February 2, 2026.
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