Question

7 match the battles with their descriptions.

1. battle of okinawa

2 battle of midway
3 battle of the coral sea

1. battle of iwo jima

a. first major battle of world war ii, first battle between aircraft carriers
b. last battle of world war ii
c. showed the importance of military intelligence
d. first instance of japanese forces luring marines inland before attacking

Explanation:

1. Battle of Okinawa: It was the last major battle of World War II in the Pacific, so it matches with b (last battle of World War II).
2. Battle of Midway: This battle showed the importance of military intelligence (code - breaking helped the US), so it matches with c (showed the importance of military intelligence).
3. Battle of the Coral Sea: It was the first major battle of World War II and the first battle between aircraft carriers, so it matches with a (first major battle of World War II, first battle between aircraft carriers).
4. Battle of Iwo Jima: It was the first instance of Japanese forces luring Marines inland before attacking, so it matches with d (first instance of Japanese forces luring Marines inland before attacking).

Answer:

1. Battle of Okinawa - b. last battle of World War II
2. Battle of Midway - c. showed the importance of military intelligence
3. Battle of the Coral Sea - a. first major battle of World War II, first battle between aircraft carriers
4. Battle of Iwo Jima - d. first instance of Japanese forces luring Marines inland before attacking