Tuesday questions

16-2 pgs 500-501

1. What was the result of the "Doolittle's Raiders"? What did it mean for the USA? For Japan?

2. Why was the Battle of the Coral Sea considered a different type of fighting than ever before? How can the battle be seen as a victory for both sides?

3. Why is the Battle of Midway considered the most important battle in the Pacific and how was it a turning point?

4. Read the quote by Ralph G. Martin in Primary Source pg 501. What was the fighting like? If you were a commanding officer, how would you propose to attack the islands based on what your soldiers were experiencing?