Battle of Peleliu
Two major battles were fought in Palau under Inoue's command: the Battle of Anguar and the Battle of Peleliu. Both were among the costliest of the war in terms of number of casualties on both sides, as Inoue deviated from previous Japanese tactics, eschewing banzai charges and making the best use of terrain and artificial fortifications in an attempt to create a war of attrition.