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Where did Japan attack America in the Pacific war in War World 2?
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Japan attacked the United States first at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Attacks followed shortly in the Philippines, Guam, and Wake Islands. Later Japan occupied the Alaskan Islands of Attu and Kiska as a diversion for an attack on Midway Island.
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∙ 10y agoPearl Harbor .
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What war left the U.S. with two seacoasts to defend and propelled the U.S. into Pacific affairs?
It was the World War II, and it was the attack by Japan on Pearl Harbour that brought America into the war. America fought alongside the Allies in Europe against Germany, and in Asia/Pacific against Japan.
Why did America attack Japan in world war 2?
America struck back after being attacked by Japan on 7 December 1941
What was America's major enemy country at the beginning of world war 2?
First Japan in the Pacific and then Germany .
What were some of the causes that sparked up the world war 2 pacific?
Japan's incursion into Manchuria, the US embargo of oil to Japan and the attack by Japan on the US Fleet at Pearl Harbor.
When and were did japan attack the US in World War 2?
Japan attacked the U.S on December 7th 1941 at Pearl Harbor---the largest U.S naval base in the Pacific
Did Japan attack Pearl Harbor to get US in the World War 2?
To eliminate the US from interferring with their plans of conquest in the Pacific and Asia.
What role did douglas mcarthur play in world war 2?
He defeated the Japanese in the Pacific OceanHe was the general of the Pacific fleet Navy in WWII and led an attack on Southern Japan.
Who was America fighting during World War 2?
Nazi Germany in the European Theater of Operations, and Imperial Japan in the Pacific…
When the Pacific theater started in World War 2?
America and Britain formally declared war on Japan on December 8, 1941.
What happened on the Pacific front of World War 2?
America dropped atomic bombs on two Japanese cities, and Japan surrendered.
Why did the US want Hawaii?
America wanted Hawaii because of its location in the Pacific Ocean. During World War II, it was the perfect place to station warships on the way to Japan.
What was a result of the attack on Pearl Harbor?
The Unites States of America launched an attack on Japan called the Doolittle Raid. It was more to boost American morale than anything else.
