WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

WORLD WAR II

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The strategy of the US military for attacking the Japanese in the Pacific during WWII was called
A
shock & awe
B
nuclear force
C
island hopping
D
pick & choose
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -This practice-skipping over heavily fortified islands in order to seize lightly defended locations that could support the next advance-became known as island hopping. As Japanese strongholds were isolated, defenders were left to weaken from starvation and disease.

Detailed explanation-2: -Meaning of island hopping in English the activity of visiting several different islands in an area when on vacation: This year, we’re going island hopping in Greece. Island-hopping has become an increasingly popular mainstream vacation option. Fewer examples. August is a big month for island hopping.

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