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Midway atoll, June 4-6, 1942.

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Island in the North Pacific scene of an American victory over Japan in February 1945?

Iwo Jima


In the Pacific theater by 1942 the American technique in combating Japan was known as?

Island Hopping


What was the nickname for the American strategy for the victory in the pacific?

The nickname for the American strategy for victory in the Pacific during World War II was "island hopping." This strategy involved capturing strategically important islands, one after another, while bypassing others, to establish bases and move closer to Japan. It aimed to weaken Japanese defenses and cut off supply lines, ultimately facilitating an invasion of the Japanese homeland.


What was the name given to the surrender of japan and the end of the fighting in the pacific theatre?

V-J Day, that is for Victory over Japan Day also known as Victory in the Pacific Day, or V-P Day.


What island in the north Pacific Ocean was an American victory over Japan?

This was a failed attack against the US base at Midway. The island was northwest of Hawaii. The Japanese raid on the island was foiled because the US had broken the Japanese military codes and knew when the attack was planned. The Japanese were caught off guard and lost the battle there.


What was the end of the pacific called?

VJ-Day (victory in japan day) its not entirely accurate


Why was Okinawa significant island in the war in the pacific?

It had drastic losses for American people, supplies, and ships. It was what they expected attacking Japan (the main island) would be like.


What was the pacific strategy against japan?

Island hopping


What did Japan get from midway?

Nothing. Midway was the turning point in the war in the Pacific. Japan lost all hope for victory there.


What did the Allies' strategy of island hopping in the Pacific involve?

The strategy of island-hopping was to capture important islands, one by one, until Japan was in easy range of American bombers.


Which island starts with the letter o?

Okinawa is an island. It is located in the Pacific Ocean and is part of Japan.


Where is Honshu located?

Honshu is located in Japan. It means main island in Japanese, and is the largest island of Japan. It is bordered by the Sea of Japan and the Pacific Ocean.