Battle on Saipan Island - Combat

Battle on Saipan Island - Combat

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Social Studies, History

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The video discusses the strategic importance of Pan Island in the Marianas, highlighting the intense battle that took place there. It details the role of Marine Raiders, led by Lieutenant Colonel Evans Carlson, and the challenges they faced. The video also covers the air and ground operations, the destruction of Japanese planes, and the significant casualties suffered by American forces, comparing them to the Normandy losses.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the strategic significance of Pan Island in the Marianas campaign?

It was the largest island in the Pacific.

It was the last stronghold of the Japanese.

It was a key island to all the Marianas.

It was the first island captured by the Allies.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who led the Marine Raiders during the battle?

General Douglas MacArthur

Admiral Chester Nimitz

Lieutenant Colonel Evans Carlson

Major General Alexander Vandegrift

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many Japanese planes were destroyed in the Marianas operation?

Over 800

Over 700

Over 600

Over 500

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the total number of American casualties in the battle?

Over 25,000

Over 15,000

Over 20,000

Over 10,000

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the American casualties in this battle compare to the Normandy loss?

They were equal to the Normandy loss.

They were less than the Normandy loss.

They were more than the Normandy loss.

They were twice the Normandy loss.