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Which island was considered a stepping stone for an invasion of the Japanese mainland? Oahu Iwo Jima Tarawa Midway

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Answer: Iwo Jima

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Iwo Jima - although not strictly a stepping stone it gave the US an airbase that was reasonably far forward and at the same time deprived the Japanese of an airbase allowing bombing raids on mainland Japan to proceed with less interference.
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