Major Pacific Battles of World War II (PBS)

When did Japan attack the United States at Pearl Harbor, causing the U.S. to enter World War II?

• October 1941

• November 1940

• December 1941

• January 1942

Which battle marked the great turning point in the Pacific War?

• Battle of Leyte Gulf

• Battle of Midway

• Battle of Coral Sea

• Battle of Guadalcanal

What was the significance of securing Saipan during World War II?

• It was a major supply route

• It was a strategic location for airfields

• It was rich in natural resources

• It was used as a naval base

How many Japanese troops defended Saipan and how many survived?

• 30,000 defended, less than 1,000 survived

• 25,000 defended, 500 survived

• 40,000 defended, 2,000 survived

• 35,000 defended, 1,500 survived

What was General Douglas MacArthur's famous quote when he returned to the Philippines?

• Back to reclaim

• Onward to victory

• We have won

• I have returned

What was the largest naval battle in the history of warfare?

• Battle of Leyte Gulf

• Battle of Jutland

• Battle of Midway

• Battle of the Philippine Sea

During which battle did U.S. sailors first witness kamikaze attacks?

• Battle of Leyte Gulf

• Battle of Iwo Jima

• Battle of Saipan

• Battle of Okinawa

How many Japanese soldiers died defending Leyte?

• About 65,000

• About 50,000

• About 75,000

• About 40,000

Which island did American forces invade on February 19, 1945?

• Guam

• Iwo Jima

• Saipan

• Okinawa

What was the final land battle of World War II?

• Battle of Leyte Gulf

• Battle of Iwo Jima

• Battle of Saipan

• Battle of Okinawa