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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.
What was the goal of America's campaign against the Japanese in the Pacific?
The goal of the United States was to defeat the Japanese. This meant the removal of the Japanese from many islands in the Pacific Ocean, the destruction of the Japanese Navy, and the surrender of Japan.
Was Hong Kong a british territory?
Hong Kong became territory of the British Empire after the opium war which ended in 1942. During the pacific war (the part of WW2 carried out in the pacific ocean) it was occupied by Japan. At the conclusion of WW2 in 1945 it was again under British control until 1997 when China regained sovereignty.
Was the attack on Pearl Harbor the turning point of the Pacific war leading to the defeat of Japan?
Totally disagree, since Pearl Harbor was the start of the battle in the Pacific and was not the turning point at all. The turning point in the Pacific theater is normally considered to be the Battle of Midway, in which the US achieved a victory and began the push toward Japan.
Was World War 2 fought in the pacific?
Yes, WW2 was fought in the pacific. Once Japan bombed Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, we entered a two front war, Europe and the Pacific.
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.
What were some major campaigns during World War 2?
For the US everything besides Europe and the Pacific was a sideshow, the defeat of Germany and Japan was the goal.
In the pacific war Japan claims that it was librating the Asian countries from Western?
In the Pacific War, Japan claimed that it was liberating the Asians from western colonialism.
What was the US two-front war plan in World War 2?
Tha first war was Great Britain (and other European Countries) from defeat at the hands of Germany, and the second one was the battle of the pacific with japan.
What was singificant about the battle of midway?
It was the first major naval battle of the Pacific War that was an overwhelming defeat for the Japanese Navy. The US Navy lost one aircraft carrier but Japan lost four of its' six main fleet carriers. It was also the turning point of the war in the Pacific, Japan was always on the defensive after Midway.
What was the goal of America's campaign against the Japanese in the Pacific?
The goal of the United States was to defeat the Japanese. This meant the removal of the Japanese from many islands in the Pacific Ocean, the destruction of the Japanese Navy, and the surrender of Japan.
When did us defeat japan in World War 2?
Japan gave up after Germany lost the war.
What are facts about the Battle of Midway?
•The result stopped Japan's pacific expansion. •By defeating Japan at Midway, the U.S. was able to begin the "island hopping" campaign to bring the war to Japan's home islands. •The US ability to crack Japan's radio code led to Japan's defeat.
How did the battle of guadalcanal change the war in the pacific?
The battle for Guadalcanal marked the end of Japanese expansion in the Pacific and put Japan on the defensive for the remainder of the war. It also drained Japan of military resources that it could not easily replace, namely ships, aircraft, and the highly-skilled pilots with which it had started the war.
Was Hong Kong a british territory?
Hong Kong became territory of the British Empire after the opium war which ended in 1942. During the pacific war (the part of WW2 carried out in the pacific ocean) it was occupied by Japan. At the conclusion of WW2 in 1945 it was again under British control until 1997 when China regained sovereignty.
How did defeat and disunity hurt the early british war effert?
The british went into the war to confident
Was the attack on Pearl Harbor the turning point of the Pacific war leading to the defeat of Japan?
Totally disagree, since Pearl Harbor was the start of the battle in the Pacific and was not the turning point at all. The turning point in the Pacific theater is normally considered to be the Battle of Midway, in which the US achieved a victory and began the push toward Japan.
