Why was fighting in the Pacific so difficult?
A. The islands were spread out and hard to get to.
B. The Japanese were more familiar with the islands and could easily hide and avoid capture.
C. The Japanese were fierce in battle and would rather die than admit defeat.
Answer (1)
Fighting in the Pacific during World War II was difficult due to the spread-out islands that complicated logistics, Japanese familiarity with the terrain which allowed them to establish strong defenses, and their fierce battle tactics that included a refusal to surrender. These factors combined created a challenging combat environment for Allied forces. ;
