Question

How did the "island-hopping" strategy save American lives in World War II

US forces did not attack Japanese-held islands with no strategic importance.
Allied forces attacked Japanese-held island by sea and air only.
US forces attacked Japanese-held islands with weak defenses.
Allied forces attacked different islands, sharing the losses equally.

Answer 1

A. US forces did not attack Japanese-held islands with no strategic importance.

Answer 2

The correct answer is A. US forces did not attack Japanese-held islands with no strategic importance. By only attacking islands with strategic importance, the Americans were able to advance much quicker and save American lives.