What is was the purpose of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor Hawaii?

Answer 1

Japan wanted to expand throughout the Pacific and felt that byattacking the American fleet stationed at Pearl Harbor they would effectively cripple the United States' ability to respond and defend their Pacific territories.

Answer 2

The Japanese did not want to invade and conquer the US in 1941. The surprise attack was meant to destroy the US Pacific fleet. Their military message was to warn the US to not interfere with their military operations in East Asia.

Answer 3

The Japanese hoped to completely destroy the American Navy at Pearl Harbour, and so prevent the USA from interfering with the Japanese conquests in Asia. The attack had the reverse result, bringing the USA directly into World War II, by declaring war on Japan. Adolf Hitler (due to a treaty with Japan) declared war of the USA a few days later. Fortunately, the American aircraft carriers were at sea on manoeuvres during the attack and were safe.

Answer 4

it was all about taking over the united states since the US was not on a specific side

Answer 5

Elimination of the US Battlefleet stationed there.

Answer 6

Japan wanted to eradicate, or destroy, the American military presence in the Pacific.

Answer 7

to cripple the U.S. pacific fleet and render America incapable of fighting the imperial Japanese military

Answer 8

the Japanese wanted to keep the Americans from entering WW2, so they destroyed the American naval fleet.

Answer 9

To end the American naval and air presence in the Pacific region