The Japanese made a crucial mistake in 1942 in their attempt to control much of the Pacific when they
a. failed to conquer Australia.
b. unsuccessfully attacked the oil-rich Dutch East Indies.
c. overextended themselves instead of digging in and consolidating their gains.
d. began relying on their air force instead of their navy.
e. attacked Alaska and Hawaii.
c
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