Asian Theatre of Conflict Flashcards
1
Q
What happened on the 7 July 1935?
A
Japan invaded China.
2
Q
When did Japan bomb Pearl Harbour?
A
7 December 1941
3
Q
What was the Doolitle operation?
A
A US counteroffensive for Pearl Harbour in which they bombed the Japanese mainland
4
Q
Who was the Japanese leader during WW2
A
Emperor Hiroto
5
Q
Why did the Japanese bomb Pearl Harbour?
A
To slow down the possible US offence and stop the embargo.
6
Q
Which two decisive battles took place?
A
Midway and Iwo Jima
7
Q
Which two Japanese were bombed?
A
Hiroshima and Nagasaki
8
Q
What were the name of the two bombs?
A
Little Boy and Fat Man
9
Q
When was Hiroshima bombed?
A
6 August 1945
10
Q
When was Nagasaki bombed?
A
9 August 1945
11
Q
What was Fat Man’s original target?
A
Kokura
12
Q
Which city was Little Boy dropped on?
A
Hiroshima
13
Q
Which city was Fat Man dropped on?
A
Nagasaki
