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Why do you think the Japanese chose to attack Pearl Harbor instead of the mainland US?
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∙ 14y ago
Well for one Pearl Harbor was much closer than the mainland United States, not to mention most of the United States Pacific Fleet was anchored at Pearl Harbor. There thinking was probably that if they destroyed the United States Pacific Fleet then they could go virtually unopposed throughout the entire Pacific. Also they goal was to destroy the American aircraft carriers. If they had sent their battle fleet farther East to get closer to the US mainland, there would be a higher risk that they American carriers would locate them and destroy them before they could return to the safety of their homeland. The further their fleet had to travel, the more fuel, logistics and support ships wold be required---also increasing their risk of detection.
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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 were Japanese-Americans placed into internment camps following the attack on Pearl Harbor?
The internment camps were established to limit communication between Japanese-Americans and Japan due to a condern that the planning of the attack on Pearl Harbor could lead to a direct attack on the US mainland. There was no difinite connection that someone within the US was or was not involved in the planning of the attack.
Who had to do with Pearl Harbor attack?
japanese
What event brought US into World war two?
The Japanese attack on the US Fleet at Pearl Harbor.
Who responded to the Japanese attack on pearl harbor?
the united states responded to the attack on pearl harbor.
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 were Japanese-Americans placed into internment camps following the attack on Pearl Harbor?
The internment camps were established to limit communication between Japanese-Americans and Japan due to a condern that the planning of the attack on Pearl Harbor could lead to a direct attack on the US mainland. There was no difinite connection that someone within the US was or was not involved in the planning of the attack.
Who had to do with Pearl Harbor attack?
japanese
What event brought US into World war two?
The Japanese attack on the US Fleet at Pearl Harbor.
When was the attack on pearl harbor by the Japanese?
December 7, 1941, was the date of the Japanese attack.
Who responded to the Japanese attack on pearl harbor?
the united states responded to the attack on pearl harbor.
Explain the Japanese attack on pearl harbor?
the attack was tragic
What harbor did the Japanese attack on December 7 1941?
Pearl Harbor
Who was responsible for the surprise attack at Pearl Harbor?
Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto, a Japanese admiral, planned the attack on pearl harbor and was in the atack.
Who started the attack on Pearl Harbor?
The Japanese
Who caused the attack on pearl harbor?
The Japanese
How did the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor?
by air
