1. Japan Grows More Powerful War in the Pacific

2. Japan Becomes More Powerful  After Pearl Harbor, Tojo was certain Japan would become the most powerful empire.  They had taken control of the U.S. islands in the Pacific Ocean and the Philippines.  The Battle of the Philippines was a great loss, U.S. troops fought bravely under General Douglas MacArthur.  The Japanese trapped the Americans and put them under siege. FDR ordered MacArthur to leave the Philipinnes and report to Australia.  The Americans finally surrendered.

3. War in the Pacific  Spring of 1942, Allies began to move across the Pacific Ocean  The military moved closer to Japan. American bombers flew over Tokyo and bombed the city (Dolittle’s Army)  After the bombing, the Japanese pushed closer to U.S. territory. They headed to Midway Island; the U.S. was on their way to meet them.

4. The Battle of Midway  1942  Japan versus the U.S. Navy  The U.S. was able to figure out secret messages of the Japanese.  They were able to locate the Japanese ships  At dawn on June 4, 1942 the U.S. attacked the Japanese planes. They were surprised and suffered great losses. It was a defeat for the Japanese.

5. Island-hopping in the Pacific  Americans were ready to capture islands held by Japan  They attacked the Japanese and cut off needed supplies  The Marines were used to move troops from the sea to land.  Land, sea, and air forces worked together for an invasion

6. The Result  Islands were taken back by Americans  Islands became air and supply bases  The U.S. began moving across the Pacific Ocean  Japan was pushed back further