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They wanted to cripple the US fleet so they could not be stopped in their expansion and conquest of Asia.

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Did japan achieve in attacking pearl Harbor?

yes


What was the Japanese approach on attacking Pearl Harbor?

Eliminate the US Battle Fleet at Pearl Harbor with ONE swift stroke.


What did the president do because of the attack on Pearl Harbor?

F.D.R. declared war on Japan in retaliation to the Japanese attacking Pearl Harbor.


What was the attack of pearl harbor?

The attack of Pearl Harbour is the Japanese attacking a port in Hawaii. Pearl Harbour


Why did the Japanese attack Pearl Harbor show both views?

The Japanese needed to neutralize the US by attacking Pearl Harbor so that they could expand Japanese interests in the Pacific .


How many American soldiers died attacking the Japanese in Pearl Harbor?

None. The Japanese attacked the Americans.


How did Japanese newspapers report the story of Pearl Harbor?

When the Japanese got back to Japan, after attacking Pearl Harbor, they probably told every one who would listen all about it.


Is there a reason for the Japanese attacking Pearl Harbor?

the japanese were really mad because of the war so they decided to attack pearl harbor so they could show the americans who is better.


What if the Japanese didn't attacked Pearl Harbor?

Even before the U.S. went to war and Pearl Harbor happened FDR was giving Britain ships and war supplies under the Lend-Lease Act. No one really knows if they would have gone to war but eventually, something would have happened.


What is the name of the Pass Japanese bombers flew through to bomb Pearl Harbor?

Japanese bombers flew at low level over sea to avoid detection when approaching Pearl Harbor for attack. They flew through mountainous passes as well to achieve surprise. Before attacking the harbor they flew through 'Kolekole pass'.


What did the US do to the Japanese to make them bomb pearl harbor?

Nothing, really. The Japanese were attacking China, and were mad that we were offering The Chinese aid.


What event cause the US to enter World War 2?

The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor immediately garnered the negatory attentions of the US.