In order to defeat the Japanese forces in the Pacific Theatre of World War 2 Allied commanders employed a naval strategy known as?

In order to defeat the Japanese forces in the Pacific Theatre of World War II, Allied commanders employed a naval strategy known as "island hopping." This strategy involved capturing key islands, establishing bases, and using them as stepping stones to advance towards Japan, while bypassing and isolating heavily fortified enemy positions. The goal was to weaken Japanese defenses and secure vital supply routes, ultimately leading to a more direct assault on the Japanese mainland.