War in the Pacific Flashcards
When did the Japanese attack pearl harbour
7 December 1941
why did japan attack pearl harbour
Japan attacked to prevent the US pacific fleet intervening in Asia and wanted Hawaii’s strategic location
how many japanese planes were sent to pearl harbour
350
how many boats did the japanese sink
20 US naval vessels
how many americans died lmao
2500
why did pearl harbour fail
failed because aircraft carriers and subs not in Pearl Harbour at the time.
when was the Battle of Midway
4-7 June 1942
how many planes did the americans lose in midway
140 aircraft
how many guys did the japanese lose in midway
3000
how many aircraft carriers did japan lose in midway
4
how many planes did japan lose in midway
300
why was midway significant
Led to Japan being restricted to Asia
when was the Kokoda Trail Campaign
July-November 1942
When was the battle of iwo jima
February 1945
how many japanese fought on iwo jima
Japan had 22,000
how many americans fought on iwo jima
US 70,000
why did america want iwo jima
US Airforce wanted island because within 750km of Japan and on flight path of US long range bombers
how many americans died in iwo jima
6000
when was the The Battle of Okinawa
April - June 1945
how many americans died in okinawa
12,500
how many japanese died in okinawa
100,000
when was The detonating of atomic bombs
6 August & 9 August 1945
