Question

how did the island - hopping strategy save american lives in world war ii? us forces only attacked japanese - held islands with strategic importance. allied forces attacked japanese - held island by sea and air only. us forces attacked japanese - held islands with weak defenses. allied forces attacked different islands, sharing the losses equally.

Explanation:

The "island - hopping" strategy in World War II involved the US forces attacking Japanese - held islands with weak defenses. This allowed them to bypass heavily fortified islands, reducing American casualties. Instead of engaging in costly battles on every Japanese - occupied island, they focused on strategically important ones, advancing towards Japan more efficiently.

Answer:

US forces attacked Japanese - held islands with weak defenses