Question

Why was Iwo Jima a major step in the Allies’ island-hopping campaign?

The Allies needed its significant natural resources.
It was the site of Japan’s missile defense system. Its airfields would enable them to attack Japan.
The Japanese had yet to invade the island.

Answer 1

C- Its airfields would enable them to attack Japan.

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Answer 2

The correct answer is C. Its airfields would enable them to attack Japan.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Island-hopping campaign was led by Great Britain, the United States, China, etc. (Allies) against Japan and other countries that were part of the Axis. This military campaign aimed at attacking and isolating Japanese bases located in different islandS in the Pacific. One of these was Iwo Jima that is a Japanese volcano island, this island was key in this operation because by taking this island the Allies could control the three Japanse airfields located in Iwo Jima and from these attack major islands. Thus, Iwo Jima was a major step in this campaign because its airfields would enable the Allies to attack Japan.