Question

Why did the Allies want to secure islands that held strategic importance in the Pacific? to establish bases from which to invade the Japanese mainland to resist Japan and invade from the northeast to free Jews being held in labor camps to destroy Japanese infrastructure

Answer 1

Answer:

Option: to establish bases from which to invade the Japanese mainland

Explanation:

The Imperial Japanese Navy during the beginning of WWII was growing powerful and exercise their strength in the Pacific Ocean. Japan fought and conquered territories in China and Korea and soon rise in power in Asia and the Pacific. Japan had adopted hostile warlike attitudes toward the regions where they invaded.  The Axis powers included countries like Germany, Japan, and Italy. The growing power and the attack on  Pearl harbour lead Americans to secure islands that were vital for attacking the Japanese mainland.