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
