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What was the US strategy in the pacific in opposition to the Japanese was known as?
During World War II, the American strategy in the Pacific against the Japanese became known as 'island-hopping.' Through this approach to defeating their enemy, the U.S. military by-passed (or, hopped over) Japanese strong-points for the sake of securing selected islands elsewhere. These islands, once occupied, would then serve as forward bases for the next 'hop' forward -- closer to Japan itself.
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What key strategy was used by the US against the Japanese in the Pacific in order to retake territory?
The strategy was known as island hopping.
What was the northern strategy called?
Scott's strategy became known as the Anaconda Plan.
By what name was General Scott's strategy known?
the Anaconda Plan
What was the U.S techinque in fighting the Japanese called?
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.
Grant's successful strategy for taking Vicksburg involved?
He employed a strategy known as a "siege" to capture the city of Vicksburg.
What key strategy was used by the US against the Japanese in the Pacific in order to retake territory?
The strategy was known as island hopping.
The allied strategy in the pacific was known as?
Leyte Gulf
What was the term given to the us Strategy in the pacific?
I believe it was known as "Island Hopping" where the U.S. tried to capture as many strategic islands as possible in an effort to push the Japanese back.
Why was chester nimitz known as the island hopper?
The Allied Naval Forces went after the Japanese island by island in the South Pacific. That strategy was called island hopping. Admiral Chester Nimitz was in charge of the Pacific Theater naval actions. So he earned the name Island Hopper.
What is Opposition to motion is known as?
Resistance.
General MacArthur and Admiral Nimitz adopted a strategy known as?
Both MacArthur and Nimitz knew the major islands held by the Japanese in the Pacific Ocean had to be taken by the US. They developed an Island Hopping strategy. They would skip every other island they came to (there were too many small islands to deal with). This would cut off supply lines to the islands they skip, lessen casualties, and save a lot of time. Japan had made the error of not devoting enough of its army to the Pacific Islands. They also failed to have enough aircraft carriers. This gave the US an advantage.
What was the northern strategy called?
Scott's strategy became known as the Anaconda Plan.
Who is known as the shadow prime minister in Britain?
The leader of Opposition.
General Douglas MacArthur adopted a strategy known as?
US General MacArthur realized that each island between Pearl Harbor and Japan had to be taken away from the Japanese. His plan was to hop from one Japanese held island, and carry on the battles to the next island. His plan was successful.
What language was used that the Japanese could not crack during the war?
Navajo , which is a Native American language that is unwritten . Members of the Navajo Tribe were used during the second World War primarily in the Pacific Theatre to frustrate Japanese Intelligence Services .The Navajo Code Talkers , as they were known , were able to communicate with each other concerning military matters that would have benefited the Japanese had they known what the Navajo code meant .
What beetle looks looks like a rhinoceros?
a Japanese rhinoceros beetle. also known as a Japanese horned beetle and kabutmushi.
What Pacific Island group is known for the hula dance?
pacific islands
