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Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto, the architect of the attack on Pearl Harbor, famously expressed concerns about invading the United States. He believed that while Japan could achieve initial success, a prolonged conflict would be disastrous due to America's industrial capacity and resolve. Yamamoto is often quoted as saying that he feared awakening a "sleeping giant," indicating his belief that provoking the U.S. would lead to overwhelming retaliation. His strategic insights highlighted the risks of underestimating American strength and unity in the face of aggression.

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