Question

Categorize the locations based on whether they were sites of Allied or Japanese victories.

Answer 1

Locations won by Allied - Philippines, Coral Sea, Guadalcanal

Locations won by Japanese - Indonesia, Singapore

Explanation:

Japan invaded Indonesia with the intention to get hold on raw materials, especially oil which was there in Sumatra and Kalimantan. Japanese rules Indonesia from 1942-1945. They surrendered in August 1945.

The battle in Singapore took place in 1942. In this battle, Japanese won and occupied Singapore. General Percival failed to analyse the Japanese pincer movement and this became main cause for Allied to lost Singapore to Japanese. Japanese occupancy was there for 3 years from 1942 to 1945. After two atomic bombs were dropped on Japan, they surrendered Singapore on 12th September 1945 to US military.

The battle of Philippines was won by Allied party. This war was fought in 1944-1945. This marked end of Second Philippine Republic and their liberation from Japanese.

The war of Coral Sea won by Allied in 1942. This battle involved both naval and air forces. In this battle both sides saw large scale loss of their forces. Japanese also won many provinces in this battle but lastly it was won by Allied.

Guadalcanal was won by Allied around 1942. This victory marked the start of Allied operations in Pacific. This was a military campaign in which Allied won against Japanese Empire.

Answer 2

Answer:

Allied Victories:

1. Guadalcanal
2. Coral
3. Midway

Japanese Victories:

1. Indonesia
2. Philippines
3. Singapore

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