Bradley, Jace How did the United States 1st attack the Japanese mainland after the attack at Pearl Harbor? Battle of Coral Sea Doolittle Raid Battle of Midway D-Day

## Step 1<br />The question is asking about the first military action taken by the United States against the Japanese mainland following the attack on Pearl Harbor during World War II. The options provided are: Battle of Coral Sea, Doolittle Raid, Battle of Midway, and D-Day.<br /><br />## Step 2<br />The Battle of Coral Sea and Battle of Midway were significant battles in the Pacific theater, but they did not involve direct attacks on the Japanese mainland.<br /><br />## Step 3<br />D-Day refers to the Allied invasion of Normandy, which was a significant event in the European theater of World War II, not the Pacific.<br /><br />## Step 4<br />The Doolittle Raid, however, was a direct air raid on the Japanese mainland, making it the first military action taken by the United States against Japan after the attack on Pearl Harbor.