THE WAR IN THE PACIFIC!

MONDAY MARCH 26TH

Vocab:

1. Douglas MacArthur

2. Bataan Death March

3. Island Hopping

Guiding Questions:

4. What successes were the Japanese able to accomplish early on?

5. Why did the Americans struggle in the Philippines?

War with Japan Bombing Pearl Harbor was a huge

success for the Japanese. Weakened American Forces in the

Pacific. The Japanese also gained an intense

pride and encouraged the continuation of the war.

The Japanese were very successful at the beginning of the war in the Pacific. They were able to successfully capture

Hong Kong, Singapore, Indonesia and Burma from the British.

Also gained control of Korea and Manchuria

The Philippines Japan wanted the American controlled

PhilippinesAmerican Troops led by Douglas

MacArthurThe Americans struggled in the

Philippines because:Small numbers, poorly trainedAmerica chose to focus its attention on

Western EuropeLacked food, supplies, and medicine

Secretary of War Henry Stimson heard MacArthur’s requests for more food and supplies but thought it was too risky. He said, “There are times when men have to die.”

The Philippines cont. MacArthur was forced to leave the

Philippines and vowed “I shall return” In spring of 1942 10,000 American

troops and 60,000 Filipino troops surrendered on the Bataan Peninsula. The Bataan Death March: The Japanese

soldiers then forced the surrendered troops to march for 5 days and nights without food. If a soldier dropped out of line they were beaten or shot.

Thousands of soldiers died on the march. The soldiers who survived the march did not fare better in the POW camp.

Island HoppingThe military strategy destroying Japan’s defenses by

conquering Japan’s neighboring islands one-by-one and establishing American bases.