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The Pacific Theater

Aggression in Asia 1931: Japan invaded Manchuria (Northeast Province of China – rich in minerals) 1937: Japan invaded China while they were experiencing a Civil War. Japan needed raw materials, especially oil, to be number 1 in Asia.

Attack on Pearl Harbor Japan had hoped to cripple the U.S. Pacific fleet. Several carriers were out to sea when Japan attacked on December 7, 1941. Japan also attacked Guam, Wake Island, Midway Islands, and the Philippine islands on the same day. Once the home front mobilization hit high production, Japan truly did awaken a sleeping giant.

The Doolittle Raid James Doolittle led a raid on Tokyo with B-25 bombers. This helped boost American morale. It also showed that the Japanese were not invincible. It also inflicted little damage to the city.

Island Hopping The Supreme Allied Commander for the Pacific Theater was General Douglas MacArthur. The U.S. adopted the Island Hopping (leap frog) strategy. This is where you move from island to island. The fighting in the Pacific was difficult for several reasons: 100 Degree heat: humidity caused jungle rot and other diseases. There are several islands. The Japanese had the motto “Death before Dishonor”. Kamikaze attacks: suicide attacks damaged 300 ships and caused 15,000 casualties.

Key Victories for the Allies Battle of Midway The Japanese hoped to use Midway as a base to neutralize Pearl Harbor. The balance of power in the Pacific shifted towards the Allies.

Key Victories for the Allies, contd. Battle of Guadalcanal The Japanese advance was stopped. All momentum shifted to the U.S.

Battle of Iwo Jima 20,500 Japanese and 6,000 U.S. casualties. This put Americans within striking distance of Japanese home islands.