Battle of Midway
Where did the Battle of Midway take place?
The Midway Islands
It marked a major turning point for the allies/They started an offensive.
How long did the Battle of Iwo Jima take place?
36 days
How large is the island of Okinawa?
About 460 square miles
Who were the two U.S. presidents during the war?
Franklin D. Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman
Why was this island so important for the U.S.?
The Japanese taking the island would be a threat to military stationed in Hawaii.
Where did the battles take place?
The southern Solomon Islands
How many soldiers fought on each side?
70,000 U.S. soldiers and 18,000 Japanese
When did this battle start and end?
March 26, 1945 and September 7, 1945
What two cities were the atomic bombs dropped on?
Hiroshima and Nagasaki
What type of battle was it?
Naval battle
What was the outcome of the battle?
Allied victory
What was on the island?
An air base
What was so significant about the Battle of Okinawa
It was the final island before mainland Japan
What are some pieces of technology from the war?
Radars, aircrafts, atomic bombs, navy vessels
Which nation had a larger number of vessels and troops?
Japan
How long did the battles last?/When did it start and end?
Six months or August 7, 1942, to February 8, 1943
What type of combat did the U.S. use?
Ground, naval, and air
What did Japanese fighter pilots do to U.S. boats?
Kamikaze attacks/ They flew into them
What was the eventual outcome of the Pacific Theatre Campaign?
It ended with the surrender of Japan on September 2, 1945
When did it take place?
What was the name of the airbase that the U.S. targeted at Guadalcanal?
Lunga Point
Where is the island located?
Between Japan and the Mariana Islands
What was the name of the structure that took the U.S. over a month to take?
Shuri Castle
Describe the island hopping strategy