The Battle of Midway proved crucial for the US in the Pacific Theater during World War II, as it demonstrated the importance of strategy when it comes to naval warfare and the use of carriers. Douglas MacArthur's initial dismissal of carriers as valuable was proven wrong, and the ultimate victory at Midway hinged on the effective use of these crucial vessels.
In an air battle that went on for several days over Formosa, the Japanese lost around 700 planes, which dramatically decreased their chance of succeeding in their actions in the Philippines during MacArthur's return.
The decision to prioritize the Leyte operation in the Philippines during WWII was a strategic move that informed the course of the rest of the war in the Pacific. The plan was heavily criticized for its use of Navy fuel, but ended up being a crucial victory for the United States.
The battle of Iwo Jima during World War II saw the Marines land into heavily fortified and well-prepared defenses that were designed by Japanese engineers with blast walls of reinforced concrete or oil drums filled with coral protecting the entrances to the caves, which often faced each other, and required the Americans to assault them head-on.
China's military-civil fusion strategy involves purchasing sophisticated chips for commercial purposes and putting them into military equipment to advance their military. Meanwhile, the Biden administration supports Japan's military revitalization and the US military will have greater access to military bases in the Philippines, which includes sites close to Taiwan.
In an attempt to prevent war, the Japanese Prime Minister proposed an agreement with Roosevelt, which eventually led to the Atlantic Charter. However, the high-minded western democratic ideals outlined in the charter seemed directed squarely at Japan, leading to questions of hypocrisy by other Asian countries.