What islands were stepping stones for the allies as they closed in on japan?

The islands Okinawa and Iwo Jima were the stepping stones for the allies as they closed in on Japan. They were of great importance to victory in Pacific war. They were used as an air base for marines and were used as landing strips for atomic bombs. The main motive was to destroy the Japanese homeland.

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