History of the United States II / Unit 12 USH2 1697 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Island Hopping
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The idea
From nineteen forty-three American forces moved across the Pacific island by island, bypassing the strongest Japanese garrisons and seizing islands that could hold airfields.
In practice
Guadalcanal, where, the Yawp says, Japanese soldiers launched suicidal charges rather than surrender.
Where people slip
In nineteen forty-four American forces won the Battle of the Philippine Sea and took Saipan, the anchor records.
Your place on the trail
Every lesson rests on earlier ones and opens later ones. Tap any to jump.
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