Nurses and Military Strategy in WWII

The video discusses the strategic importance of Kwajalein Atoll during World War II, detailing the military campaigns on the islands of Kwajalein and Roy. It highlights the role of nurses in the Pacific theater, emphasizing their challenging conditions and contributions. The video also explores the expanding roles for women in military service, showcasing both traditional and new positions they occupied during the war.

What was the primary objective of the military plan involving Kwajalein Atoll?

• To conduct a training exercise

• To evacuate civilians from the area

• To capture the main islands of Kwajalein and Roy

• To establish a new naval base

How did the Japanese defenders react to the American landing on Kwajalein?

• They launched a counterattack

• They retreated to the mainland

• They were caught defending the wrong beach

• They surrendered immediately

What security measures were in place for nurses on Kwajalein?

• They were given combat training

• They were stationed on ships offshore

• They had strict curfews and armed escorts

• They were allowed to roam freely

What was the working schedule like for nurses on Kwajalein?

• They worked only night shifts

• They worked 7 to 7 with no days off

• They had flexible hours

• They worked 9 to 5 with weekends off

How many nurses were taken prisoner in the Philippines a year before the events on Kwajalein?

• 77

• 100

• 150

• 50

What new roles were women taking on during WWII?

• Primarily administrative positions

• Roles in every service branch, including new ones

• Combat roles on the front lines

• Only traditional nursing roles

Approximately how many nurses were serving on America's war fronts during WWII?

• 60,000

• 30,000

• 10,000

• 100,000