Island Hopping Strategy in World War II

The video discusses the United States' island hopping strategy during WWII in the Pacific Theatre. After the attack on Pearl Harbor and the Battle of Midway, the U.S. launched a two-pronged attack against Japan, led by Admiral Nimitz and General MacArthur. The strategy involved bypassing heavily defended islands, capturing weaker ones, and establishing military bases. This approach cut off Japanese supply lines, leading to their weakening. The video also covers strategic decisions by President Roosevelt and the coordination between Nimitz and MacArthur, highlighting the effectiveness of the strategy in advancing towards Japan.

What event led the United States to adopt the island-hopping strategy against Japan?

• The attack on Pearl Harbor

• The Battle of Midway

• The Battle of Guadalcanal

• The invasion of the Philippines

Who was the leader of the Navy and responsible for the northern prong of the island-hopping strategy?

• Admiral William F. Halsey

• Admiral Chester Nimitz

• General Douglas MacArthur

• President Franklin D. Roosevelt

Which strategy involved skipping heavily defended islands and targeting weaker ones?

• Blitzkrieg

• Attrition warfare

• Total war

• Island-hopping

What was the ultimate goal of the island-hopping strategy?

• To capture all Japanese-held islands

• To reach and invade Japan

• To establish naval bases in the Pacific

• To cut off Japanese supply lines

Which two commanders were divided the Pacific under their commands?

• Generals MacArthur and Eisenhower

• Admirals Nimitz and Halsey

• Admiral Nimitz and General MacArthur

• President Roosevelt and General MacArthur