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The Allies Leapfrogging Strategy in World War II
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The Allies' leapfrogging strategy in World War II involved bypassing the most strongly defended areas held by the Japanese and instead cutting them off from resupply and reinforcement, leading them to succumb to inactivity and starvation. This approach was adopted to minimize casualties and proved to be effective in the Pacific War.
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