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Caught off guard, it certainly wasn't a DIFFICULT target; the assaulting forces lost 29 aircraft, 5 midget submarines, and 65 personnel (1 captured, the rest killed) while destroying 188 aircraft (and damaging another 159), sinking or damaging 19 ships (including all 8 battleships present at the time), and killing over 2400 soldiers and sailors (plus some civilians, and wounding 1200 people).
It was not as easy target as the Japanese thought, though, in the long run. While it did remove the US battleships from the war early on,it turned out that the all three of the Pacific Fleet's aircraft carriers were not present at the time of the attack, and the failure to destroy the naval yard meant that within a year 2 of the battleships were back in service, and the missing battleships made the US rely more heavily on aircraft carriers to devastating effect.
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Why did Pearl Harbor become a Japanese target?
Cause the US stopped sending Japan resources so they got pissed and they started planning to destroy Pearl Harbor (very important military base).Ima 12 year old with general knowledge :) im from kuwait.
What day was peral harbor attacked?
Pearl Harbor was attacked the day of December 7, 1941. Japan knew that U.S. would be off guard due to partying from our young soldiers. Japan also knew that they would be asleep by the morning. (y estoy guapo perros!! arriba sinaloa)
When was Pearl Harbor attacked by the Japan?
Pearl Harbor was attacked on Sunday, December 7, 1941. The Japanese army had been planning the surprise attack for some time. The United States was not at war with Japan, and not involved in WWII, so no one expected this. Just before 8am, a fleet of Japanese bomber planes called Zeros attacked. They were assisted by small submarines that snuck into the harbor. The attack was fast, brutal and effective. American ships and planes were all close together, making for easy targets. A second wave of attackers hit Pearl Harbor, causing even more extensive damage. More than 2,000 people were killed, and over 1,200 others were injured. A large portion of the American fleet was destroyed. December 7 has been known as a day that will 'live in infamy' ever since. Following this attack, America declared war on the Japanese Empire. Soon after, the country became involved in WWII.
When and why did Germany delcare war on the US in World War 2?
Two days after Pearl Harbor occurred, the United States received a letter from Herr Hitler saying they were at war. It was because of the Tripartite Act, forcing Germany, Italy, and Japan to share any enemies. So, since Japan was at war with the US, Germany had to be as well. Also, at the time, the US military was not the most awe-inspring spectacle. Hitler thought of it as a fair opportunity, seeing it as an easy target, and hoping Japan would draw any serious threat away from Germany.
Why did the Japanese bomb pearl horbor?
Japan wanted to bomb pearl harbor for many reasons. For one, they wanted to show that they were calling for war. Such an act of violence was bound to make America mad and respond with violence. Also, most of America's Naval fleet was stationed there, so they figures if they bombed it they could weaken America's military and combat effectiveness(?)
Why was it easy for Japan to attack Pearl Harbor?
BECAUSE JAPAN DIDN'T DECLAIRE WAR ON THE UNITED STATES SO THEY WERE NOT PARPARED. AS A RESAULT OF JAPAN ATTACKING PEARL HARBOR THE UNITED STATES DECLEARED WAR ON JAPAN.
What convince US to get involved in the war?
That's easy, the Japanese bombed us at pearl harbor.
Why did Pearl Harbor become a Japanese target?
Cause the US stopped sending Japan resources so they got pissed and they started planning to destroy Pearl Harbor (very important military base).Ima 12 year old with general knowledge :) im from kuwait.
Did the US have planes during the bombing of Pearl harbor?
Yes, but they were sitting on the runway, easy targets for the Japanese.
What day was peral harbor attacked?
Pearl Harbor was attacked the day of December 7, 1941. Japan knew that U.S. would be off guard due to partying from our young soldiers. Japan also knew that they would be asleep by the morning. (y estoy guapo perros!! arriba sinaloa)
What is a good topic for history fair?
i think the best topic for history fair is pearl harbor! i did this an got an A+. and all you have to do is research and its very easy!
When was Pearl Harbor attacked by the Japan?
Pearl Harbor was attacked on Sunday, December 7, 1941. The Japanese army had been planning the surprise attack for some time. The United States was not at war with Japan, and not involved in WWII, so no one expected this. Just before 8am, a fleet of Japanese bomber planes called Zeros attacked. They were assisted by small submarines that snuck into the harbor. The attack was fast, brutal and effective. American ships and planes were all close together, making for easy targets. A second wave of attackers hit Pearl Harbor, causing even more extensive damage. More than 2,000 people were killed, and over 1,200 others were injured. A large portion of the American fleet was destroyed. December 7 has been known as a day that will 'live in infamy' ever since. Following this attack, America declared war on the Japanese Empire. Soon after, the country became involved in WWII.
When and why did Germany delcare war on the US in World War 2?
Two days after Pearl Harbor occurred, the United States received a letter from Herr Hitler saying they were at war. It was because of the Tripartite Act, forcing Germany, Italy, and Japan to share any enemies. So, since Japan was at war with the US, Germany had to be as well. Also, at the time, the US military was not the most awe-inspring spectacle. Hitler thought of it as a fair opportunity, seeing it as an easy target, and hoping Japan would draw any serious threat away from Germany.
Why did the Japanese bomb pearl horbor?
Japan wanted to bomb pearl harbor for many reasons. For one, they wanted to show that they were calling for war. Such an act of violence was bound to make America mad and respond with violence. Also, most of America's Naval fleet was stationed there, so they figures if they bombed it they could weaken America's military and combat effectiveness(?)
Why were the Japanese successful in their invasion of manchuria?
The Japanese had easy access to bomb Pearl Harbor because the Commander of the Fleet fell down on his job. He failed to practice Military Readiness. The aircraft carriers were also not in harbor so there was not enough plane coverage to fight the Japanese planes. The Commander of the Fleet was removed from his position. and also because america helped japan.
Which countries were involved in Pearl Harbor?
This depends on your point of view and the politics of the day. At the time of the attack on Pearl Harbour, America had various treaties with Great Britain as allies. Great Britain had a treaty with Japan, and Germany had a treaty with America (America was not happy with this treaty when the Nazis took over Germany). But America had no military treaty with Japan but they were trading together. Obviously, America's treaty with Britain was still valid but America could not get involved in the war for a number of valid reasons. America had no official political argument with Nazi Germany and although the U.S. made her position against Germany's actions clear, the U.S. could not get involved at that time. Once the attack started, the U.S. was too busy (and quite rightly so) trying to sort out the situation and get help to her citizens to be able to define political friends and enemies. Once the situation had 'crystallised' and the various politicians (from all sides) could draw breath , the 'Allies' during WWII were known as follows: Great Britain (this included her former colonies and dominions such as Canada, Australia, New Zealand, B.W.I. South Africa, India and so on and on and on...) France, Russia and The United States of America. Now these were the main 'Allies' as one hears about in movies and books and so on. Of course prior to 1941, 'The Allies' did not include U.S.A. nor Russia. France was actually split for political and occupation reasons and Italy was with Germany until changing sides to the 'Allies' around '43. Germany and Japan did not have any treaty or agreement until after 1941. From 1939 to 1943 Germany, Vichy France (the half of France that was occupied) and Italy were known by history as the Axis Powers. Japan later officially joined them although there was an 'understanding' prior to this time. Politics is a very difficult thing sometimes as a country must sometimes be friends with a former enemy and enemies with a former friends. Take a look back at Britain/America, Britain/Japan, America/Japan, Britain/China. Britain as the former superpower has made friends of enemies and enemies of friends many times over. America has now taken over the role of the world's policeman and it is not an easy job. We should all really look at our various histories and current situations.
Why were the planes at Pearl Harbor lined up on the runway?
There was a fear that the Japanese population (substantial in Hawail) would be sympathetic to Japan and may spy and/or commit acts of sabotage. The planes were lined up in the "look sharp" formation to create a smaller containment area where they could be protected rather than spreading them out. Of course, this made an easy target for the Japanese.
