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Japanese leadership thought a swift and devastating attack on the U.S. Pacific Fleet would give them control of the Pacific Ocean and force the U.S. to sue for peace. They never wanted to or intended to attack the U.S. mainland in force. Their strategy was to seek a short war and negotiated peace placing Japan in a position of leadership in Asia.
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∙ 15y agoThe Japanese did attack the west coast; Japanese I-Boats (Submarines) launched aircraft to bomb Brookings, Oregon. Japanese I-Boats shelled Santa Barbara, California.
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Why did the Japanese attack the US so easily?
The US was NOT at war prior to the attack.
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.
How was the Japanese attack at Midway foiled?
The Japanese had planned a surprise attack on Midway. The surprise was foiled because the US had broken Japan's military code and the US was prepared for the attack.
Who told the US that Japanese would attack Pearl Harbor?
no one it was a suprise attack
Ask us anythingIn June 1942 decoded Japanese messages alerted the US to the Japanese attack on?
Decoded Japanese military radio messages let U.S. forces know that the Japanese Navy was planning a very large attack on Midway Island, along with a smaller attack on Wake Island.
How did the US plan for war in World War 2 and were they ready?
they didnt do any thing because it was a unknown attack by the Japanese and the u.s wasnt waiting for it.....
Why did the Japanese attack the US so easily?
The US was NOT at war prior to the attack.
When did Japanese attack us?
1942
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.
Was 9-11 really caused by the US?
no the us didnt cause the attack
How was the Japanese attack at Midway foiled?
The Japanese had planned a surprise attack on Midway. The surprise was foiled because the US had broken Japan's military code and the US was prepared for the attack.
What was the name of the Japanese attack on the US?
kamakazi
When did the US attack the Japanese?
The first attack on Japanese military was just days after the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
The executive department who created following the 911 attack on the US is?
The Department of Homeland Security
What did the Japanese think of the US in the Attack of Pearl Harbor?
They hated us
Why did the US not expect an attack in Hawaii?
They were expecting an attack, however they didnt know where or when it would take place.
Where did Japanese attack us?
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
