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Corregidor, in the Philippines fell to Japan in May 1942.
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Pacific island fortress which fell to Japanese invaders in May 1942?
Corregidor was the Pacific Island fortress that fell to Japanese invaders in May 1942.
What three areas did japan take over in the early 1940s?
By the 1930's Japan had already occupied most of China's East Coast. In 1941/1942 they invaded Southeast Asia, the Pacific Islands north of Australia, and parts of the current state of Alaska.
What three naval battles did the US win in the Pacific in 1942?
wake island, Coral sea and midway
What success did the Allies have with their island hopping strategy in 1942?
They were able to get closer to Japan and isolate Japanese troops on bypassed islands.
What major battles were Japan involved in during World War 2?
During World War II, Japan was involved in several major battles, including the Battle of Midway in 1942, where they faced a significant defeat that shifted the balance of power in the Pacific. The Battle of Guadalcanal (1942-1943) was another critical confrontation, marking the first major Allied offensive against Japanese forces. Additionally, Japan participated in the Battle of Iwo Jima (1945) and the Battle of Okinawa (1945), both of which were pivotal in the Allies' island-hopping campaign leading to Japan's eventual surrender.
What is the pacific island fortress which fell to japan in may 1942?
Corregidor was the Pacific island fortress that fell to Japan in May of 1942. This island was on the located on Manila Bay and was held by Americans until May 6, 1942.
What was the name of the Pacific Island fortress that fell to Japan in May 1942?
== == Wake Island
Pacific island fortress which fell to Japanese invaders in May 1942?
Corregidor was the Pacific Island fortress that fell to Japanese invaders in May 1942.
In the Pacific theater by 1942 the American technique in combating Japan was known as?
Island Hopping
Island in north pacific scene of American victory over japan?
Midway atoll, June 4-6, 1942.
In 1942 how was the war in the pacific characterized?
"Island Hopping"
What common interest did Australia and US have in the Pacific war 1942?
Defeating Japan.
In spring 1942 what country dominated the pacific?
Japan, but US had intentions to change that.
By the spring of 1942 Japan had taken .?
areas of Southeast Asia and the South Pacific
What describes the war in the Pacific through 1942?
Japan was defeated in an attempt to invade Australia
What was the American technique called in combating Japan in 1942?
Island hopping .
What three areas did japan take over in the early 1940s?
By the 1930's Japan had already occupied most of China's East Coast. In 1941/1942 they invaded Southeast Asia, the Pacific Islands north of Australia, and parts of the current state of Alaska.
