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 focused on key islands, avoiding heavily - fortified ones, thus reducing American casualties.

Answer:

A. US forces only attacked Japanese - held islands with strategic importance.