Lego War in the Pacific - Peleliu Airfield - WW2 stop motion

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The Battle of Peleliu Airfield was a World War II battle fought between the United States and Japan on the island of Peleliu in the Pacific theater. The battle took place from September to November 1944 and was one of the bloodiest and most costly battles of the Pacific War. The U.S. forces, under the command of General William H. Rupertus, were tasked with capturing the Peleliu Airfield, a strategic location that was used by the Japanese to launch air attacks on American ships. The Japanese forces, led by Colonel Kunio Nakagawa, put up a fierce resistance and fought from well-entrenched positions. The battle was marked by intense fighting, heavy casualties, and brutal conditions, with both sides suffering significant losses. Despite heavy losses, the U.S. forces eventually prevailed and captured the airfield, paving the way for further advances in the Pacific theater.