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The attack by Japanese dive-bombers, torpedo planes and fighter aircraft on Pearl Harbor clearly demonstrated the superiority of aircraft over surface ships. It follows that the American carriers, with their large number of attack planes, posed a significant threat to the Japanese fleet.
Failing to destroy the American carriers (because they were not present at the US base) meant that the major US strike force was untouched in the attack. Had the carriers been sunk, the Japanese could easily have attacked the west coast of the USA.
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∙ 9y agoThe US carriers were not destroyed at Pearl Harbor because they were not present at the time of the attack. The Japanese were keenly aware of this fact, and regretted being unable to ensure their destruction. Eventually, these carriers would spearhead the American fightback against the Japanese offensive subsequent to the attack.
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What events led up to Pearl Harbor that could have changed how Pearl Harbor occurred?
Japan attacked Pearl Harbor to eliminate the US Naval fleet in the Pacific, at the time of the attack the US Carriers were not in port (Japan wanted to destroy the Carriers to stop any US effort to bomb Japan). If the Carriers were docked things could have been different. A radar station in Hawaii spotted the japanese bombers, American officers thought it was a squadron of US fighters who were scheduled to come in.
How successful and for what reasons was the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor?
The attack on Pearl Harbor occurred in an attempt by the Japanese to gain control of as much land as possible. The attack itself was very successful by damaging the ships in harbor. The one major point that was not expected was that none of the Aircraft carriers were in the harbor during the attack. Had they been, the US Navy would have nearly been wiped out according to information I have read. The information I have has come from various websites and books like "Day of Infamy" by Walter Lord.
What direction did the Japanese planes come from the Pearl Harbor attack?
When the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor they came out of the sun or the East so that it would look like they were coming from America at first.
How did the Navy and Marines get to Pearl Harbor?
Pearl Harbor was a major Naval Base in Hawaii. The majority of the personnel there would have come on ships. At the time of World War 2, some percentage would arrive through aircraft.
Why did America come to the World War 2?
America joined WWII when Japan bombed Pearl Harbor in December 1941.
What events led up to Pearl Harbor that could have changed how Pearl Harbor occurred?
Japan attacked Pearl Harbor to eliminate the US Naval fleet in the Pacific, at the time of the attack the US Carriers were not in port (Japan wanted to destroy the Carriers to stop any US effort to bomb Japan). If the Carriers were docked things could have been different. A radar station in Hawaii spotted the japanese bombers, American officers thought it was a squadron of US fighters who were scheduled to come in.
Did Doolittle come up with his raid because the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor?
yes he did come up with his rade because of the Japanese bombing pearl harbor
What time did the planes come into pearl harbor?
7:53 am
Why did Honda come to America?
it was a trap for pearl harbor. the had bombs in the cars
Why did the US come into World War 2?
Japan attacked Pearl Harbor
How successful and for what reasons was the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor?
The attack on Pearl Harbor occurred in an attempt by the Japanese to gain control of as much land as possible. The attack itself was very successful by damaging the ships in harbor. The one major point that was not expected was that none of the Aircraft carriers were in the harbor during the attack. Had they been, the US Navy would have nearly been wiped out according to information I have read. The information I have has come from various websites and books like "Day of Infamy" by Walter Lord.
What direction did the Japanese planes come from the Pearl Harbor attack?
When the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor they came out of the sun or the East so that it would look like they were coming from America at first.
Why did the Asians come to America in 1981- 1995?
The Japanese came to bomb Pearl Harbor.
Is pearl harbor a naval base?
Yes but now Pearl Harbor is also a museum were military ships have docked there. Those old World war 2 military ships and aircraft are now for display at Pearl Harbor museum just to let visitors come and see those ships.
How did the Navy and Marines get to Pearl Harbor?
Pearl Harbor was a major Naval Base in Hawaii. The majority of the personnel there would have come on ships. At the time of World War 2, some percentage would arrive through aircraft.
Why did the us come involved with world war 2?
Because Japan bombed Pearl Harbor in 1941.
Why did America come to the World War 2?
America joined WWII when Japan bombed Pearl Harbor in December 1941.
