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What was the pros and cons of doing island hopping strategy in World War 2 Why didn't you just go straight for Tokyo?
island hopping allowed the US to establish a base of operations for our planes. once we controlled the local skies, we could establish safe harbors, supply depots for the ships, refueling centers, and local hospitals.
You must remember that the Pacific Fleet had been damaged at Pearl Harbor on 12/7/41 so running straight to Tokyo was not an option. (Although in early 1942 Colonel Dolittle made a daring raid on Tokyo with a squadron of B-17 aircraft ) So, ships were dear, and planes could not make it that far during this time.
Island hopping became the safest way to penetrate enemy territory, take it back into the hands of the Allies, and continue to work our way towards the Japanese homeland.
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What was Allies objective in the island hopping campaign?
They skipped islands and took over main islands to get close to Japan to attack them.
Small island southwest of Tokyo?
There are several small islands south/southwest of Tokyo that are considered part of the Tokyo metropolis, referred to as the Izu Islands. The furthest island is Aogashima Island and is 358.4 km south of mainland Tokyo.
What island can you find Tokyo and Yokohama?
The island of Honshu.
Is Tokyo on the main island of Japan?
No. Tokyo is the capital city of Japan. Tokyo is located on one of Japan's main islands called Honshu.
What island is the capital city of Tokyo?
Most of Japan's cities are located on Honshu, the largest island in Japan. The cities of Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Kyoto, Hiroshima and Sendai are located on Honshu. Honshu is the home of 103 million out of the 128 million inhibitions of Japan.
What island of Japan is Tokyo?
honshu
What is the name of the island Tokyo is on?
japan
What Island is Toyoko on and how big is it?
Tokoyo or Tokyo? Because Tokyo is in Japan and Japan is small...
The city of Tokyo is located on what japannesse island?
The main Island of Honshu
How were the allies able to reach Tokyo?
The Allies were able to reach Tokyo through a series of strategic military campaigns in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Key victories, such as the Battle of Midway and the island-hopping strategy, allowed them to capture crucial islands and establish bases closer to Japan. The successful invasion of Iwo Jima and Okinawa provided critical staging points for launching air and naval operations directly against the Japanese mainland. These efforts, combined with relentless aerial bombardment and the deployment of the atomic bomb, ultimately forced Japan's surrender.
Which japan island is most urbanized?
TOKYO
The city of Tokyo is located on what japanes island?
It is located on the main island, Hanshu
