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Their desire was to sink the carriers which were not in port at the time, the number two targets were the battleships and the third target was the fuel tanks at Pearl Harbor. The battleships were badly damaged but over time all but one returned to service at least for a short time. The third wave was never launched for fear of having their fleet discovered so the fuel reserves were never attacked.
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How did the Japanese army feel about the attack on Pearl Harbor after it happened?
The Japanese Army was happy with the various attacks on the British, Dutch & Americans (including the Pearl Harbor attack). The Japanese Army was the main force behind the idea of going to war with Britain & the US.
Who was Admiral Yamamoto in World War 2?
i think he was the brains behind the Japanese attack on pearl harbor on December 7, 1941
Did Hitler sanction Pearl Harbor attack by japan?
No. From what I know, Adolf Hitler did not have anything to do with Pearl Harbor except for the fact that he is one of the causes of World War II which then caused the Japanese to attack us with a long history behind it. Did_Hitler_have_anything_to_do_with_the_attack_at_Pearl_Harbor
What was the US Government rationale for isolating the Japanese Americans?
The government's reasoning behind isolating the Japanese-Americans was because the United States felt that they were not trust worthy after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, and that the Japanese-American's might try to attack the Americans.
What was Roosevelt's reasoning behind creating Japanese internment camps?
1. America was paranoid after the Pearl Harbor attack. 2. They were prejudiced and racist against the Japanese-Americans. 3. They were jealous of the Japanese-Americans success in farms, shops, etc.
What role did Isoroku Yamamoto play in the attack on Pearl Harbor?
Yamamoto Isoroku was the mastermind behind planning the attack on Pearl Harbor. The attack was carried out in the early morning hours of December 7, 1941.
What was the strategy behind the attack on Pearl Harbor?
The attack took place while the inhabitants of the military base were asleep, this left them vulnerable hence making the attack so effective.
Who was responsible for the attack on Ross Capicchioni, and what were the motives of the killer?
The attack on Ross Capicchioni was carried out by a person named Richard. The motive behind the attack was revenge, as Richard believed that Ross had betrayed him.
Is there any evidence that the US knew of the attack of pearl harbor in advance?
YES. The British, Dutch and other Europeans had advanced information of the Japanese aggressive actions. The President of the USA, Roosevelt needed a galvanising event that would allow Congress to unite behind him, and a war to attack Germany. He awaited the Japanese attack, and then declared war on Germany, Japan, and Italy. The Japanese attacked the USA, yet the majority of our resources were tailored to defend Great Britain and Europe. Go figure
What US general was in charge of attack of Pearl Harbor?
Really, there were no generals involved. Generals are the top officers in an army. The top officers in navies are admirals. The Pearl Harbor attack was planned and carried out by the Japanese Navy. The main force behind the decision to make the attack was Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto, who commanded the "Combined Fleet", most of Japan's seaborne ships. Yamamoto did not go on the attack to Hawaii, he remained in Japanese waters. The Task Force which carried out the Pearl Harbor attack was commanded by Admiral Chuichi Nagumo.
What was the strategy behind the attck on Pearl Harbor?
Remove the US Battle Fleet from interferring with future Japanese Naval operations.
What does pearl harbor do with World war 2?
It started it, for the US. First sign of Japanese attacking USA. BIGGEST reason behind the internment camps of Japanese Canadians/ Americans in N.A
