1942: US PACIFIC AIR FORCES

The transcript describes how American planes began to target Japanese air bases in the northern Solomons, which were considered Japanese territory. These regular attacks helped to reduce Japanese pressure on Guadalcanal, a strategic location during the conflict.

What did American planes fly over that was considered Japanese territory?

• Japanese mainland

• The Pacific Ocean

• Territories regarded by Japan as their own

• Neutral zones

What was the primary target of US bombers in the northern Solomons?

• Communication centers

• Japanese air bases

• Japanese naval fleets

• Supply routes

How often did US bombers attack Japanese air bases in the northern Solomons?

• Never

• Regularly

• Rarely

• Occasionally

What was the effect of the US attacks on Japanese positions in the northern Solomons?

• Reduced Japanese pressure on Guadalcanal

• Increased Japanese pressure on Guadalcanal

• No significant impact

• Strengthened Japanese defenses

Which location experienced reduced Japanese pressure due to US attacks?

• Midway

• Guadalcanal

• Iwo Jima

• Pearl Harbor