FAST ANSWER PLEASE
What was the difficulty in island-hopping?
A.
U.S. troops had to wade ashore, and only one in three survived to reach the beaches
B.
Many troops drowned in amphibious craft designed to help them get ashore.
C.
The Navy had to run its battleships and carriers aground in order to reach the shore
D.
The Japanese were able to hold the islands that sheltered them from attack.