war in the pacific: midway to guadalcanal

The Japanese convoys that brought reinforcements to the island of Guadalcanal were called

"the Tokyo Express"

This island in the Solomon chain was the focus of a six month military campaign on land and sea beginning in August 1942:

Guadalcanal

Which of the following was NOT one of the conditions faced by American Marines on Guadalcanal?

firebombimg

The Marine base on Guadalcanal that provided a launching point for the capture of the rest of the island was

henderson field

The Battle of Midway was largely fought

in the air and on the sea

What was significant about the Battle of Midway?

it was a morale boost for the Americans it ended the string of offensive victories for the Japanese it severely damaged Japan's carrier fleet

As a diversion for the attack on Midway, the Japanese sent a force to

the Aleutian Islands

What was the crucial problem that hampered American efforts to capture Guadalcanal?

the Americans did not control the sea around the island

What was the result of the Battle of Bloody Ridge (on Guadacanal)?

the Japanese suffered over 50% casualties

Why were the Americans ready for the Japanese attack on Midway Island?

they had been able to break Japanese secret code

Which of the following was one of the conditions faced by American Marines on Guadalcanal?

tropical diseases bad food intense heat