Battle of Kwajalein

January 31 – February 3, 1944 · Kwajalein Atoll

Result American victory

US forces assaulted Kwajalein and Roi-Namur in the Marshall Islands, using lessons from Tarawa. Japanese defenders fought hard but were overwhelmed, and the US took the atoll quickly.

United States

Empire of Japan

Strength and losses

Strength
46,670