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to take out the Pacific Fleet, especially the aircraft carriers like the Enterprise

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Q: Why did the Japanese chose pearl harbor as the first target in their attack?
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What are the causes of the attack of pearl harbor?

the japanse attack pearl harbour because the amricans block the Japanese oil suppliy so they chose to attack and did so on the pacific fleet and this was after japan just signed a peace agreement with amrica and so after the attack amrica got even and bomed japan i hope this answers all


Why did Japanese choose to attack US naval bases in pacific?

They chose to attack the US because they wanted to severely cripple our economy. There were war warnings put out, but Hawaii wasn't listed as a possible target because of it's size and distance from Japan.


Did Americas allys help in the attack of pearl harbor?

Yes, an Australian naval war ship located the Japanese fleet on route to Pearl Harbour and attempted to send out a warning of the fleets movements. However, the Americans never answered our call and instead chose to ignore the signal.


Why is war a product of a man's choice?

Because all men choose to do the things that cause war. Hitler chose to try and take over the world. Japan chose to attack Pearl Harbor. War is not started by the innocent.


What ship made a run for it?

During the attack on Pearl Harbor the U.S.S Nevada tried to make a run for it but they were damaged and too close to the harbor entrance to make it without blocking all passage in or out of the harbor. They chose to ground near the hospital to keep the harbor entrance open and have a chance to save the ship.


Why was the United States unprepared for the attack on Pearl Harbor?

The United States was not prepared for an attack on Pearl Harbor. Preparations for an expected attack were being made on Wake and Midway Islands -- both located closer to Japan. (Check a map of the Pacific Ocean area) In fact, the U.S. was in the middle of peace negotiations with Japan, when Pearl Harbor happened. It was a complete surprise


To what extent was the bombing of Pearl Harbor the start of the Japanese defeat in World War 2?

By attacking Pearl Harbor the Japanese .. in their own words( or nearly so ) "awoke a sleeping giant." The US chose not to be part of the war because they did chose not to but were willing to support the allies by providing much needed funds and weapons. By attacking the US it brought out a spirit and a military force that had unknown strength -which we proved was a significant force and helped turn the tide for the allies - maybe not right away, but our presence was truly felt from the beginning.


Why were so many ships in pearl harbor?

The origins of the tension between the US and Japan, which ultimately led to the attack on Pearl Harbor, dates back to the early part of the 20th Century. In summary: In response to Japan's declaration of war on China, which occurred in 1937, and then in 1940, further advancing their troops into northern Indo-China, the US demanded that Japan withdraw from China. Japan refused the demands of the US. In July, 1941 after Japan had refused to withdraw from China, the US, (who supplied Japan with approximately 80% its oil resources, and many of the country's other resources) imposed a complete oil embargo on Japan. This decision, and event is what triggered Japan to attack Pearl Harbor. The reason Pearl Harbor was chosen, as point of target, was, in May of 1940, the US Navy had moved its US Fleet headquarters from San Pedro, California, to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Ironically, the move was a planned one on President Roosevelt's part, to counter Japan's increasing maneuvers and presence in the South Pacific. This decision, and the United States' under estimation of the ability of Japan's military to successfully attack the Navy's fleet at Pearl Harbor, was critical to Japan's successful plan and attack.


Why did japan believe it was forced into war with the US?

The Japanese didn't want to get into a war with the US. The plan was to take out Pearl Harbor, a major U.S. naval base, unexpectedly, thus crippling the giant and keeping them out of Japan's hair while Japan went on to conquer East Asia. It was also the Japanese intention to take control of the Philippines which meant that they would have to oppose the United States at some point. They chose to make it an engagement on their terms as opposed to one where the Americans could have a strong showing.


Why did the children chose the marigolds as their target?

Easy........We dont chooese marigolds...or wahtever


Why is the Japanese flag white?

because the first people chose it to be that way


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