B. Avoided landing soldiers for combat.
The strategy of island hopping in World War II, employed by the Allies, involved selectively attacking and capturing certain islands while bypassing others. This allowed for the buildup and protection of strategic positions while avoiding direct combat with heavily fortified enemy strongholds.
The strategy of island hopping was a departure from orthodox naval strategy in that
A.
relied heavily on submarine warfare.
B.
avoided landing soldiers for combat.
C.
left some enemy bases untouched.
D.
relied on new and advanced technology.
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