AP European History
Island Hopping is a military strategy used during World War II, particularly by the United States, to capture strategically important islands in the Pacific while bypassing others. This approach aimed to establish a series of bases that would allow for easier access to Japan and support for further military operations. By focusing on specific islands, forces could conserve resources and gain crucial positions to launch attacks, ultimately leading to the defeat of Japanese forces.
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