War in the Pacific

5 important questions on War in the Pacific

What is the difference between the two halves of the American Congress?

  1. One faction opposed the totalitarian and racist dictatorships
  2. Other faction opposed all USA involvement in European state affairs -> saw Japan as a greater threat

Which two precautions were taken when military advisors had been sent to China?

  1. American volunteers (flying experience) -> recruited to train Chinese pilots
  2. Burma Road -> through himalayas to connect China w Burma -> war materials

Explain the Japanese occupation of the DEI in a few words.

The Japanese Empire wanted to conquer DEI mainly because of their many rubber plantations and oil fields. NL cooperated with British, American and Australian forces but weren't able to withstand the Japanese air attacks. People who lived in colonies were imprisoned in Japanese internment camps under terrible circumstances.
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Who were referred to 'Island hopping'?

The American marines because they reconquered territory island by island and gradually moved in on Japan -> The American marines were aided by Australians, New-Zealanders, British and Canadians -> Many Japanese citizens died from bombing of cities.

Why was the USA unable to win the war?

  • Japanese rather fight than surrender
  • SU -> declare war on Japan too -> Harry Truman atomic bomb -> Japan surrendered -> WW2 over

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