Truk was isolated by Allied (primarily U.S.) forces, as they continued their advance towards Japan, by invading other Pacific islands, such as Guam, Saipan, Palau and Iwo Jima.
Truk quedou illada polas forzas aliadas (principalmente estadounidenses), mentres continuaban o seu avance cara a Xapón, coa invasión doutras illas do Pacífico, como Guam, Saipan, Palau, e Iwo Jima.