The American conquest of ____ in 1944 was especially critical,because from there,U.S.aircraft could conduct round-trip bombing raids on the Japanese home islands.

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Guam was the only choice that allowed for round-trip bombing raids on the Japanese home islands. The other options were all important in the Pacific Theater of World War II, but did not have the same strategic advantage in terms of air raids.

The American Conquest of ____ in 1944 Was Especially Critical,because