Which european country gained control of the suez canal, even though it did not finance or participate in its construction?
a. germany
b. great britain
c. netherlands
d. belgium

i beleive a. is the only possible answer

considered the turning point in pacific war. the japanese tried to lure the american navy out so it could be destroyed but failed. the americans were led by admiral chester nimitz. the victory by america would put them on the offensive for the remainder of the war.