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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.
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∙ 15y agoThe Philippines's strategic location provided the land air bases that Japan desperately needed to supply its southern island chains. It is the sole reason for the invasion. Without the Philippines, Japan would not have been able to supply its southern bases. http://books.Google.com/books?id=uOsKNa2aC6QC&pg=PA40&lpg=PA40&dq=strategic+japanese+defense+of+philippines&source=web&ots=phAR0qG6m7&sig=MwyUb7fH35rEDrNZ-A5SApKxTTM&hl=en&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=5&ct=result
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∙ 17y agoThe Japanese made attacks on the territories held by the US. At the time of World War 2, the US had (and to a limited extent still does) many military and business interests in the Philippines as a result of the Spanish-American War. There were numerous US Military bases in the Philippines, Corregidor being one of the most famous.
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∙ 8y agoThey wanted to cripple the US Naval fleet prevent the US from entering WW2. All that really happened was that the US was provoked to enter the war and the country was very angry since there was no warning from the Japanese before their attack.
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∙ 14y agoI assume you are talking about WWII, and that would be because the Japanese Empire wanted to expand and take over Asia, and eventually the world.
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∙ 11y agoPhilippines was hosting the largest Air and Naval base outside USA - Subic Naval Base and Clark Air base
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When was Japan attack Philippine?
The Japanese first attacked the Philippines, a few hours after the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, on December 8, 1941 (Philippines time).
Why did japan attacked the Philippines after the sneak attack in pearl harbor?
Yes they attack the Phillipines in a series of attacks against the British and American colonies in and around the Phillipines which was occupied by the British. This is what lead to the peak of Japanese occupation of the Pacific
Which region did Japan invade before 1940?
Japan wanted to have control over most of the world, and in order to do that they needed to attack the Indies, Malaya, and the Philippines; no one ever thought they would attack the U.S.
Were The Philippines and Japan allies in world war 2?
No, the Philippines were allies of USA
What caused the Japanese forces to invade the Philippines during the Pacific War?
At the time, the Philippines were a US possession that was scheduled to receive full independence in 1946. Nevertheless, the Philippines were a base for US armed forces and would have to be neutralized once Japan had decided to attack Pearl Harbor. So they had to invade the Philippines to prevent their use by the US as a base for attacking them.
What would happen if japan did not attack pearl harbor?
The US would have still gone to war; Japan also attacked the Philippines.
Did Stalin's spy in Tokyo warn the Soviet dictator that Japan would attack the Philippines?
Yes
Why Japan attack American?
For government reasons mostly and they wanted to claim Hawaii.
The US were unprepared for the attacks on pearl harbor because the government believed that Japan would?
Attack the Philippines instead
Why did Japan attack the Philippines World War 2?
because war = money therefore, more war = more money.
Which is bigger Philippines or Japan?
Japan is bigger than Philippines.
What was the actual island the US thought Japan would attack at Pearl Harbor?
Officially the US thought the Philippines might be the target.
Is Japan north or south of the Philippines?
Japan is South-West of the Philippines.
Compare the climate of Japan and Philippines?
c0mpare the climate of Japan and Philippines are they similar or diffirent
Why the attack on pearl harbor considered by US a treacherous act?
The attack was treacherous for many reasons. The United States was engaged with Japan in negotiations over the war effort. The attack was unprovoked and was unexpected.
When was Japan attack Philippine?
The Japanese first attacked the Philippines, a few hours after the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, on December 8, 1941 (Philippines time).
Is Japan west of the Philippines?
No it is to the North of the Philippines.
