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∙ 12y agoSeveral factors contributed to Japan's choice of Pearl Harbor as their target.
First off it was an easy distance of the fighter planes fuel tanks to reach Pearl Harbor and commence the attack without needing to land and refuel. It was vital that the planes keep the bombardment on as long as possible.
Secondly, an overwhelming majority of Army and Navy soldiers, weapons and transportation was docked, stagnant at the harbor. The Japanese knew this because they had been able to send spies to the Hawaiian islands to scout the area and determine the exact placing of all the buildings, planes, and ships that were to be targeted.
Thirdly this base was a far distance from any other American Naval support, so once the attack began there was a guaranteed amount of time before any reinforcements could come to the aid of the distressed soldiers.
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How did the Japanese lull the US into the attack on Pearl Harbor?
the Japanese did not lull the US into an attack on Pearl Harbor. the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, not the other way around.
Why did the Japanese not tell their pilots who their target was before the attack of pearl harbor?
The airmen knew their targets. They had to study them.
In World War 2 what happened on December 7 1941?
The bombing of Pearl Harbor happened on this day. Japan bombed Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
What event brought US into World war two?
The Japanese attack on the US Fleet at Pearl Harbor.
Was Pearl Harbor attacked by aliens?
No, it was an act of war against a military target. The apple bay incident was, though.
Why did the Japanese bomb Pearl Harbor and not some other place?
Pearl Harbor was the base of the U.S pacific fleet it thus was attacked because it was the most lucrative target.
How did the Japanese lull the US into the attack on Pearl Harbor?
the Japanese did not lull the US into an attack on Pearl Harbor. the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, not the other way around.
Why did the Japanese not tell their pilots who their target was before the attack of pearl harbor?
The airmen knew their targets. They had to study them.
How many Japanese were in Pearl Harbor?
A good portion of the population in Pearl Harbor are of Japanese descent.
What did birds have to do with the bombing of Pearl Harbor?
At Pearl Harbor, anything with wings was a target.
When did the Japanese attack the Us in Pearl Harbor?
The Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, December 7th, 1941.
In World War 2 what happened on December 7 1941?
The bombing of Pearl Harbor happened on this day. Japan bombed Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
What event brought US into World war two?
The Japanese attack on the US Fleet at Pearl Harbor.
What is pearl harbor about?
pearl harbor is about the Japanese attack on the u.s navy base pearl harbor in Hawaii in 1941
What are the names Hawaiian islands that were involved in Pearl Harbor?
Oahu and Ford Island as the primary target and Ni'ihau as accidental target when a Japanese plane landed there.
Was Pearl Harbor attacked by aliens?
No, it was an act of war against a military target. The apple bay incident was, though.
Destoryed Pearl Harbor?
The Japanese bombed us, the Americans at Pearl Harbor.
