Japan wanted to be in control of most of eastern Asia and the islands of which ocean?

1 Answer
Apr 12, 2016

I would say of the Pacific Ocean (during WWII).

Explanation:

Japan needed to create a belt of islands in the Pacific to protect itself from the US.

This belt comprised:

1) Garrisoned islands: in these islands there was normally o strong contingent of army soldiers or naval troops and a small airport. These strongholds could control a ring of smaller island around them (quite common in the volcanic formations of the Pacific);

2) Fortified/Logistic base: such as Rabaul or Truk where Japan had a big network of airports, arsenals and depots protected by several air squadrons and strong army formation. Normally they included a big and well equipped port as well where naval formations could be stationed.

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