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How many islands occupied in the pacific did the Japanese catch in World War 2?
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∙ 14y ago
The new strategy of "Island Hopping"; and sometimes, during the war, referred to as "hitting them where they ain't", was a strategy adapted after the bloody "Battle of Tarawa", in November 1943. For further information, see website: World War 2 Time Line 1939-1945; Pacific Islands.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoThis may be difficult to answer as so many of the islands in the Pacific Ocean are actually groups of small islands. Do you count everyone? Or only the occupied islands? Too difficult to answer.
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What battle during World War 2 in the Pacific where the island was occupied by the Japanese and later recaptured by American forces under General MacArthur?
The Phillipine Islands.
Was Indonesia occupied by the Germans in world war?
No, it was occupied by the Japanese
What did 'Australia' do in World War 2?
Thousands of their men fought and died along side American and British troops in the war in the Pacific in battles for islands against Japan.
Where was World War 2 fought in?
Europe, SE Asia, Africa, the Middle East, North America (In June 1942 the Japanese attacked the Aleutian Islands up in Alaska and occupied them for a year) and in every corner of the Pacific, Atlantic, and Mediterranean.
What did The Japanese occupied Vietnam during?
The Japanese occupied French Indochina (now separated into Vietnam, Laos & Cambodia) during the Second World War.
What battle during World War 2 in the Pacific where the island was occupied by the Japanese and later recaptured by American forces under General MacArthur?
The Phillipine Islands.
What island did the Japanese occupy during World War 2?
Dude just go on wikipedia -.- There were hundreds of islands occupied.
In which part of the globe were the Japanese finally defeated in the World War 2?
The entire Japanese portion of WW II was fought in the islands of the Pacific Ocean and on the Asia landmass adjacent to the Pacific Ocean.
Was Indonesia occupied by the Germans in world war?
No, it was occupied by the Japanese
What was the Japanese occupied territory nearest to north America?
The Japanese actually occupied part of North America during World War II. They took several islands in the Aleutian chain near Alaska.
What was the US strategy in the pacific in opposition to the Japanese was known as?
During World War II, the American strategy in the Pacific against the Japanese became known as 'island-hopping.' Through this approach to defeating their enemy, the U.S. military by-passed (or, hopped over) Japanese strong-points for the sake of securing selected islands elsewhere. These islands, once occupied, would then serve as forward bases for the next 'hop' forward -- closer to Japan itself.
What were the channel islands in World War 2?
The channel islands were occupied by Germany.
What channel will broadcast the 2011 Cricket World Cup in Pacific Islands?
Sky Pacific will broadcast the 2011 Cricket World Cup in Pacific Islands.
Did World War 2 happen in The Philippines?
The Islands of the Philippines were invaded by the Japanese. They defeated the American and Filipino forces on the islands. They were subjects of the Japanese for over three years. Many Pacific Islands and nations in Asia, Europe, Africa and the Norwegian nations were part of World War 2. The Philippines were not the only islands in the war. See the related link below if you are curious about it.
What did 'Australia' do in World War 2?
Thousands of their men fought and died along side American and British troops in the war in the Pacific in battles for islands against Japan.
Where was World War 2 fought in?
Europe, SE Asia, Africa, the Middle East, North America (In June 1942 the Japanese attacked the Aleutian Islands up in Alaska and occupied them for a year) and in every corner of the Pacific, Atlantic, and Mediterranean.
What did The Japanese occupied Vietnam during?
The Japanese occupied French Indochina (now separated into Vietnam, Laos & Cambodia) during the Second World War.
