Question

select the correct answer.
what strategy did allied forces use to advance toward japan in the pacific?
a. they attacked japan first before fighting germany.
b. they flew bombers from the united states to japan.
c. they sailed directly to mainland japan to end the war quickly.
d. they used captured islands as military bases.

Explanation:

• Option A: The Allies focused on Europe (Germany) first, so attacking Japan first is incorrect.
• Option B: Flying bombers from the US to Japan was not the main advance strategy; the distance and logistics made this impractical as a primary method.
• Option C: Sailing directly to mainland Japan was not feasible due to Japanese - held islands and defenses; the Allies did not attempt a direct sail.
• Option D: The Allied strategy in the Pacific was "island - hopping", where they captured islands (some were already held by the Japanese and were recaptured, some were new) and used them as military bases to launch further attacks towards Japan. This was the correct strategy.

Answer:

D. They used captured islands as military bases.