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Japan was fully aware of the power the US had. An advantage in manpower and a strong manufacturing base. Japan did not plan to invade the US and force its surrender. The raid by the Japanese on Pearl Harbor was meant to give the Japanese a head start with a knock out blow to the US Pacific fleet. As in their war with Russia in 1905 where Japan made a surprise attack on Russia's Port Arthur, the sneak attack against the US was meant to deliver a stunning blow. The idea was that the US fleet would be unable to effectively challenge Japan and a war weary US would sue for peace thereby depart from East Asia. This would give Japan full reign over East Asia. The plan was flawed immediately as the major portion of the modern US naval fleet was out on maneuvers and remained intact.
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What year and month did the US declare war on Japan?
Japan attacked Pearl Harbour on December 7, 1941 ('a date which will live in infamy'). The US declared war on Japan the following day, December 8, 1941.
Did the Japanese bomb Pearl Harbor?
Yes. On December 7, 1941, a Japanese carrier fleet made an air attack on Pearl Harbor in the US territory of Hawaii. They sank several battleships and destroyed parts of the US naval bases. The attack was part of a plan to prevent the US from interfering in Japan's conquest of the Philippines and the other islands in the western Pacific. The US declared war on Japan, beginning direct US involvement in World War II that ultimately led to the defeat of the Axis.
Did the US declare war on Japan?
The US was forced to declare war on Japan in DECEMBER 9, 1941
When did the Japanese plan to bomb the US naval base at Pearl Harbor?
Well from the facts, the japan wanted south east Asia and before they could do so, they needed to break US grip on the pacific to allow them control of the seas. To break the US control, the pacific fleet had to be wiped out, especiallly the 4 major US carriers. Unfortuantely all they did was destroyed a few battelships while the carriers escaped totally unharmed.
In 1941 what did the US do against Japan?
I believe the final straw was an embargo of steel (iron scrap) sales to Japan.
What battle with japan was the worst defeat in the US military history?
The attack on Pearl Harbor, on December 7th 1941, at 7:55 am.
How long Japan colonize the Philippines?
Japan colonized us from 1941 to 1945.
When did the US stop trade with Japan?
1941
What did the us do to japan after its defeat?
helped them rebuild
When did the US enter war against Japan Germany and Italy?
Japan, Dec 7, 1941 (state of war existed); Dec 8, 1941 US declaration of war against Japan; Germany declared war on US December 11, 1941.
How many years did it take the US to defeat the Empire of Japan?
It took them America 12 years to defeat Japan's Empire
Who attacked the US?
Japan attacked The US on December 7, 1941.
Who attacked us?
Japan attacked The US on December 7, 1941.
Which country invaded the US in June 1941?
Japan
When did the us get involved with japan?
7 December 1941
What U.S. action influenced the Japanese decision to attack the US in 1941?
primarily the prospect of an oil embargo and the US refusal to permit Japan to expand into SE Asia after the defeat of European colonial powers by Germany in 1940.
When did the US declaire war on Japan?
Dec 8, 1941.
