1. Chapter 16 – World War II (1939-1945) Japan’s Pacific Campaign

2. Main Ideas Main Idea: Why It Matters Now:
Japan attacked Pearl Harbor in Hawaii and brought the US into WWII
Why It Matters Now:
WWII established the US as a leading player in international affairs

3. Japan’s Dreams Japan wanted an empire
First took over Manchuria in China and then heartland of China
Japan needed resources so they went after European colonies

5. Surprise Attack on Pearl Harbor
With threat of Japan to US islands, the US helped China
US then cut off oil supply to Japan (July 1941)
Japan hoped to surprise Europe and US with quick attacks
Adm. Yamamoto called for attack at Pearl Harbor

6. “A date which will live in infamy.”
December 7, morning attack of US naval base at Pearl Harbor
Large casualties
both men and ships
US declares war on Japan and her allies

7. Japan Victories Japan continues to strike at islands in Southeast Asia
Guam, Wake, Hong Kong all fall
Jan Philippine fight over Bataan Peninsula
Japan tells conquered Asians “East Asia for the Asiatics” hoping for support
They are cruel to all new colonies however

9. Japanese Treatment of Prisoners
Consider it dishonorable to surrender
Force Allied prisoners on over 50 mile march (Bataan Death March)
70,000 start… only 54,000 survived

10. Allies Strike Back
April Doolittle bombs Japan showing they can be hit
Battle of Coral Sea- major airbase for Allies
Only planes involved in battle
Battle of Midway- US airfield near Hawaii
Adm. Nimitz broke code about attack
Hid fleet behind horizon and sent planes out

11. Allied Offensive
Midway turned tide of the Pacific war in favor of Allies
Gen. MacArthur developed “Island-hopping”
Take islands less defended & closer to Japan first
Guadalcanal (Solomon Islands) is 1st target
Costly battle field for both sides (Island of Death)