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Elias
Nov 15, 2017

General MacArthur implemented the tactic of island hopping.

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This was the tactic of attacking the important islands in the Pacific and avoiding those of lesser strategic value as the United States could rely on its superior naval power to maintain control of the regions around the avoided islands. This allowed the United States to maintain the element of surprise throughout the war in the Pacific theater, conserve manpower and supplies, and continue a rapid advance towards mainland Japan.

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