What was the U.S. military goal in the pacific?

The U.S. military goal in the Pacific during World War II was to defeat Japan and secure control over the Pacific region. This involved a strategy of "island hopping," where U.S. forces targeted key islands to capture and use as bases to launch further attacks, ultimately aiming to weaken Japanese defenses and cut off supply lines. The overarching objective was to restore stability in the Pacific and ensure that Japan could no longer pose a threat to Allied forces and interests.