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It was called "island hopping". The Americans would take island by island from the Japanese in the pacific to weaken their grip on Southern-Asia. The most common known example is Iwo Jima were both parties took huge losses over a little island in the pacific.
Even after losing all their territories the Japanese refused to surrender and according to American generals an invasion of Japan would cost a million American lives. This seems like a lot but you must understand that the Japanese saw their emperor as a descendant of God and nearly all Japanese soldiers wouldn't doubt to give their lives to defend Japan.
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When did the us start fighting in World War 2?
the US joined the fighting in 1941 after the bombing of pearl harbour by the Japanese
Why didnt the Japanese flank russia in 1941?
1.They couldn't. 2. They were fighting The US by the time The Soviet Union was their enemy. When you fight the US, you need all of your troops.
Why was war in Laos called the secret war?
Because the US was OFFICIALLY not fighting there.
How were the Japanese soldier called after crashing and bomb lend planes to US ships?
comacasy
Was World War 2 over for the US when the German's surrendered?
No, the Japanese were still fighting against the US at the time of Germany's surrender. World War 2 ended after the nuclear bombings of Japan.
When did the us start fighting World War 2?
the US joined the fighting in 1941 after the bombing of pearl harbour by the Japanese
When did the us start fighting in World War 2?
the US joined the fighting in 1941 after the bombing of pearl harbour by the Japanese
Who was the us fighting against in world war ll?
they were fighting against the germans, japanese, and italy
Darren McGavin on island fighting another soldier to the death. what was the name of this movie?
The movie was called The Challenge (1970). A US marine vs. a Japanese soldier fighting it out to the death on an island.
Was the us involved in fighting the Japanese before Pearl Harbor?
No they wanted to stay out of the fight
Why are Japanese fighting fish called Japanese fighting fish?
Because people don't know their real name. They possibly also have got mixed up between Siamese, Chinese, and Japanese. It seems that in the US of A any of those countries are used in conjunction with 'Fighting fish' Its real name is 'Betta splendens' commonly shortened to 'Betta"
What was the us navy's involvement in World War 2?
Fighting the Germans involved crossing the Atlantic Ocean. Fighting the Japanese involved crossing the Pacific Ocean. Without the US Navy, the US would NOT have been able to participate in WWII.
When the US enslaved Japanese people what is that called?
Why, "democracy" to be sure.
What was the us campaign against the Japanese called?
The Pacific Campaign.
What happened in World War 2 with Japanese?
The Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor bringing the US to the war. After almost 5 years of fighting the US dropped to atomic bombs, the first one in Hiroshima and the second one in Nagasaki. US won.
What is the equivalent of the US FDA called in Japan?
The Japanese equivalent of the FDA is the Japanese Ministry of Health & Welfare.
Was the US involved in the russo-japanese war?
Yes, not in the fighting (except the Japanese bought their warships from America), but the US President mediated between Russia and Japan to end the war. Former President Teddy Roosevelt negotiated the peace.
