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 islands with strategic importance. us forces attacked japanese - held island by sea and air only. allied 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 Allied forces, mainly the US, attacking Japanese - held islands with strategic importance. By focusing on key islands, they could bypass heavily - fortified ones, thus minimizing American casualties. Attacking islands with weak defenses was part of this strategy to advance towards Japan while saving lives.

Answer:

Allied forces attacked Japanese - held islands with strategic importance.
Allied forces attacked Japanese - held islands with weak defenses.