Who was the Commander of the United States Pacific Fleet during World War II?
Major Battles of the Pacific Theater

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CASSANDRA NICHOLSON
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Admiral Chester Nimitz
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What was the main strategy used by the Allies in the Pacific Theater to gain control of important islands?
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Island-Hopping
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In which battle did the United States achieve a significant victory that turned the tide of the war in the Pacific?
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Battle of Midway
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What was the primary objective of the U.S. Marines when they landed on Guadalcanal?
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To seize an airstrip
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Which battle was the first major naval battle fought almost entirely by aircraft?
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Battle of the Coral Sea
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Explain why the Battle of Midway was considered a turning point in the Pacific War.
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It marked the first major defeat for the Japanese navy.
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Describe the impact of the island-hopping strategy on Japanese defenses.
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It forced Japan to stretch its resources thin, weakening their defenses.
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