Question
Which overall strategy did the US military employ in its advance toward Japan?
overpowering
island hopping
surprise attacking
strategic withdrawal
overpowering
island hopping
surprise attacking
strategic withdrawal
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The overall strategy that the US military employed in its advance toward Japan during World War II is known as **island hopping**. This strategy involved capturing specific islands, bypassing heavily fortified ones, and using the captured islands as bases for further attacks. The goal was to get closer to Japan while conserving resources and minimizing casualties.