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Why were the Japanese able to advance in the pacific in 1942?

The Japanese were able to further their military gains in the pacific due to the speed of their advance and the collapse of organised resistance to the Japanese Army and Navy .


What did the batlle of midway do?

The Battle of Midway is considered the turning point in the Pacific in WWII. It was the first time the US was able to turn back and resist the Japanese carrier fleet.


Why were American forces able to defeat the Japanese in the Pacific?

the US was able to regain Hawaii and was able to conquer over Japan. the Japanese was one of the axis powers (the "bad" or "dictator" side) and were allies which Italy and Germany which means they had strong allies and by some means, the us was able to conquer over japan and the jananese retreated which they had never done in previous years because they were so proud and it was part of their tradition.


What did the Japanese think they would accomplish by attacking and taking control of midway quickly?

The Japanese thought they would cripple the American Naval fleet with their attack at Midway.They hoped that another demoralizing defeat (Pearl Harbor being the first) would force the U.S. to capitulate in the Pacific War and thus ensure Japanese dominance in the Pacific. The American codebreakers broke the code and learned the date and time of the attack and were able to defeat the Japan Naval attack.


How did the Japanese attack Pearl Harbor?

The Japanese launched their attack from six aircraft carriers in the Pacific north of Hawaii. Bombers and torpedo bombers hit the US Navy anchorage on Ford Island while fighters attacked US airfields and other military installations. Not expecting the attack, several Navy battleships were sunk or damaged. Only a few US planes were able to retaliate, and almost all of the Japanese planes returned safely to their ships.

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Why were the Japanese able to advance in the pacific in 1942?

The Japanese were able to further their military gains in the pacific due to the speed of their advance and the collapse of organised resistance to the Japanese Army and Navy .


When neither side is able to make significant gains during a conflict?

Stalemate.


Why were the American forces able to defeat the Japanese in the Pacific?

The U.S. dropped Atomic Bombs on those Japanese people.


What battles were the American not able to stop the Japanese expansion in the pacific?

Wake island and Corregidor .


How was the US able to beat the Japanese in the pacific?

They dropped the Atomic Bomb in Hiroshima and Nagasaki.


Why were the islands in the Pacific important for the Japanese to attack and important for the Americans to take back?

The islands in the Pacific were important for both the Japanese and the Americans to maintain control of. Whoever was effectively able to control the islands in the Pacific could essentially control the shipping routes of the Pacific Great Circle.


Explain how the United States was able to defeat the Japanese in the Pacific theater?

umm i dont know the right way


How did the us win at the Battle of Midway?

The U.S won the battle at midway because they were able to crack the Japanese communication codes and were ready for ambush. Americans annihilated the Japanese fleet and from this point on the Japanese would retreat in the pacific.


What was a site of a major naval battle in world war 2?

One major site of a naval battle in World War II was the Battle of Midway, fought from June 4 to June 7, 1942. This pivotal battle took place near Midway Atoll in the Pacific Ocean and resulted in a significant victory for the United States Navy against the Imperial Japanese Navy. The U.S. forces, having broken Japanese codes, were able to anticipate and counter the Japanese attack, leading to the sinking of four Japanese aircraft carriers. This battle marked a turning point in the Pacific Theater, shifting the balance of naval power in favor of the Allies.


What did the batlle of midway do?

The Battle of Midway is considered the turning point in the Pacific in WWII. It was the first time the US was able to turn back and resist the Japanese carrier fleet.


What statement describes the Battle of Midway?

The Battle of Midway, fought from June 4 to June 7, 1942, was a pivotal naval battle in the Pacific Theater of World War II. It marked a significant turning point in the war, as the United States decisively defeated an attacking fleet of the Imperial Japanese Navy. Through effective intelligence and strategic planning, American forces were able to sink four Japanese aircraft carriers, severely weakening Japan's naval capabilities. This victory shifted the balance of power in the Pacific in favor of the Allies.


What was the significant outcome for Australia in the kokoda trail?

If the Japanese had succeeded in taking over Port Moresby, then the Japanese would have overthrew Australian's control over it and continue attacks. However, Australian forces were able to deter the Japanese attempt and forced them to surrender in the end.