Section 2- The Early Battles (HW)

Question 1

the fall of the philippeanes

Answer 1

“The Fall of the Philippines” refers to the Japanese invasion and subsequent capture of the Philippine Islands during World War II, which took place primarily in 1941-1942, marking a significant defeat for the American and Filipino forces defending the territory against the Japanese military

Question 2

Douglas MacArthur

Answer 2

Douglas MacArthur (26 January 1880 – 5 April 1964) was an American general who served as a top commander during World War II and the Korean War, achieving the rank of General of the Army. General Douglas MacArthur left the Philippines in 1942 after the Japanese took control. He returned in 1944 to lead the Allied forces in the Invasion of Leyte.

Question 3

Bataan death march

Answer 3

The Bataan Death March was a forced march of American and Filipino prisoners of war (POWs) by the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II.
What happened?
The Imperial Japanese Army forced around 72,000 to 78,000 POWs to march from the Bataan Peninsula to Camp O’Donnell
The march was brutal and many POWs died

Question 4

Corregidor

Answer 4

Corregidor Island was a key location in World War II, where the Battle of Corregidor took place in 1942. The island was a fortress that commanded access to Manila Bay and was the last major Allied stronghold in the Philippines.

Question 5

The Doolittle Raid and impact

Answer 5

The Doolittle Raid, which took place on April 18, 1942, was a surprise bombing attack on Tokyo and other Japanese cities by the United States Army Air Forces, launched from the aircraft carrier USS Hornet, that while causing minimal physical damage, significantly boosted American morale and forced the Japanese to divert resources to defend their homeland, marking a turning point in the Pacific War by psychologically impacting the Japanese leadership and contributing to their later defeat at Midwa

Question 6

The Battle of the Coral Sea and impact

Answer 6

The Battle of the Coral Sea, fought in May 1942 during World War II, marked the first significant check on Japan’s Pacific advance, considered a strategic victory for the Allies despite heavy losses, as it prevented a Japanese invasion of Port Moresby in New Guinea and significantly damaged two Japanese aircraft carriers, hindering their participation in the upcoming Battle of Midway which proved pivotal in the Pacific war.

Question 7

The Battle of Midway and impact

Answer 7

The Battle of Midway, fought in June 1942 during World War II, was a decisive victory for the United States Navy against the Imperial Japanese Navy, effectively halting Japan’s expansion in the Pacific and marking a major turning point in the war by significantly weakening their naval power, allowing the Allies to take the offensive in the Pacific theater; this battle is considered one of the most important naval battles in history.