Question

Which of the following presented a major challenge to U.S. military efforts in the Pacific?(1 point)
Responses

lack of morale and willingness to fight among Americans
lack of morale and willingness to fight among Americans

Japanese superiority in population and economic power
Japanese superiority in population and economic power

support for Japan from the Philippines
support for Japan from the Philippines

the long distances between the United States and battle sites in the Pacific theater
the long distances between the United States and battle sites in the Pacific theater

Answer 1

The major challenge to U.S. military efforts in the Pacific was **the long distances between the United States and battle sites in the Pacific theater**. This geographic barrier posed significant logistical difficulties for the transportation of troops, supplies, and communication during the conflict.