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In History / High School | 2025-07-07

To win the war in the Pacific, the United States adopted a strategy called
A. massive retaliation.
B. appeasement.
C. island-hopping.
D. liberation.

Asked by lexvictorino08

Answer (2)

The United States used the strategy of island-hopping to win the war in the Pacific during World War II. This approach involved capturing strategic islands to establish bases while avoiding unnecessary battles. Key battles during this campaign included those at Midway and Guadalcanal. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-07

The United States used island-hopping to win the war in the Pacific, capturing strategic islands to establish bases while avoiding unnecessary battles. This strategy was vital from 1943 onward, leading to significant victories in battles such as Midway and Guadalcanal. It effectively weakened Japanese forces and facilitated a path to Japan's defeat.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-14

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