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By attacking Pearl Harbor the Japanese .. in their own words( or nearly so ) "awoke a sleeping giant." The US chose not to be part of the war because they did chose not to but were willing to support the allies by providing much needed funds and weapons. By attacking the US it brought out a spirit and a military force that had unknown strength -which we proved was a significant force and helped turn the tide for the allies - maybe not right away, but our presence was truly felt from the beginning.

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Q: To what extent was the bombing of Pearl Harbor the start of the Japanese defeat in World War 2?
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To what extent did Australia's reliance on Britain change?

Australia's reliance on Britain changed when they got word that the Japanese were heading for Australian shore's... Australia had no choice but to ask America for protection due to the fact that Britain our "mother country" were still half way around the worls.. and America were looking for a reason to fight japan after the bombing of pearl harbour.


Why did Japan attack when they did?

The Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on December 7, 1941. The Japanese attacked the US for two reasons: 1. the US was a growing Pacific Power, meaning it was gaining more and more influence and land in the Pacific, which threatened Japan and it's imperialistic ego. The Japanese wanted to establish an empire over all of Asia and the Pacific. 2. the US cut off all trade to Japan because of Japan's rising aggression. These American items were crucial to Japan. Also, the attack on Pearl Harbor was not for the Japanese to gain Hawaii or to declare war on the US. The attack on Pearl Harbor was a message from Japan to the US saying "this is as far as you're allowed to go". Meaning, this was the farthest extent of the Pacific that the Japanese would peacefully let the US expand, as the Pacific was to be left for Japan. However, the US did not like this and then declared war, entering World War II. They were eventually able to make Japan surrender in 1945. At this point, item No. 2 does not lend itself to providing a motive for attacking Pearl Harbor. If item No. 2 was correct then not only would these "items" of trade never get to Japan, it would only give Japan another "headache" even as much as it would seem the Pacific Ocean afforded Japan any protection. Of course, it was a "given" that the Philippines would be lost to Japan.


To what extent were the allies justified in using strategic bombing during World War 2?

It was very much justified. Strategic bombing was the accurate bombing of Ports, Factories, and buildings that contributed to the German War Effort. It is true that the bombing had almost no effect on War Production. This is because Germany was forced to channel resources to the War Economy that would have otherwise gone to the soldiers. So in one form or another, it meant that Germany was stuck in an economic deadlock, whereas the Allies were increasing production every year.


What are the reasons why japan attack the Philippines?

The Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, because the US cut off their oil supply. And the bombing, is also a factor that led to WWI.The Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor for many reasons. One reason was because they wanted to have power. The Japanese already occupied China during the Spanish-American War. America didn't want to acknowledge their authority because America occupied the Philippines. Also, Japan along with the other Axis countries wanted itself to gain world domination by military force. Another reason for the bombing of Pearl Harbor was due to the fact that Japan needed natural resources like oil in order to expand. There were many other factors that led Japan to bombing, too.


Is Pearl Harbor haunted?

There have been reports of paranormal activity and ghost sightings at Pearl Harbor, but the extent and veracity of these claims are subjective and remain a topic of debate. Some people believe that the spirits of those who perished during the attack may still linger in the area.

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Why did Japan attack when they did?

The Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on December 7, 1941. The Japanese attacked the US for two reasons: 1. the US was a growing Pacific Power, meaning it was gaining more and more influence and land in the Pacific, which threatened Japan and it's imperialistic ego. The Japanese wanted to establish an empire over all of Asia and the Pacific. 2. the US cut off all trade to Japan because of Japan's rising aggression. These American items were crucial to Japan. Also, the attack on Pearl Harbor was not for the Japanese to gain Hawaii or to declare war on the US. The attack on Pearl Harbor was a message from Japan to the US saying "this is as far as you're allowed to go". Meaning, this was the farthest extent of the Pacific that the Japanese would peacefully let the US expand, as the Pacific was to be left for Japan. However, the US did not like this and then declared war, entering World War II. They were eventually able to make Japan surrender in 1945. At this point, item No. 2 does not lend itself to providing a motive for attacking Pearl Harbor. If item No. 2 was correct then not only would these "items" of trade never get to Japan, it would only give Japan another "headache" even as much as it would seem the Pacific Ocean afforded Japan any protection. Of course, it was a "given" that the Philippines would be lost to Japan.


What is the level of assimilation between Chinese and Japanese?

To a certain extent, but the Chinese have assimilated more with the Koreans (both north and south).


To what extent were the allies justified in using strategic bombing during World War 2?

It was very much justified. Strategic bombing was the accurate bombing of Ports, Factories, and buildings that contributed to the German War Effort. It is true that the bombing had almost no effect on War Production. This is because Germany was forced to channel resources to the War Economy that would have otherwise gone to the soldiers. So in one form or another, it meant that Germany was stuck in an economic deadlock, whereas the Allies were increasing production every year.


What are the reasons why japan attack the Philippines?

The Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, because the US cut off their oil supply. And the bombing, is also a factor that led to WWI.The Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor for many reasons. One reason was because they wanted to have power. The Japanese already occupied China during the Spanish-American War. America didn't want to acknowledge their authority because America occupied the Philippines. Also, Japan along with the other Axis countries wanted itself to gain world domination by military force. Another reason for the bombing of Pearl Harbor was due to the fact that Japan needed natural resources like oil in order to expand. There were many other factors that led Japan to bombing, too.