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For the Japanese the attack was a military success, although not one as complete as it could have been. The Japanese did not catch the American fleet carriers at Pearl, nor did they destroy the repair facilities or oil storage tanks. The American fleet was thus able to recover rather quickly and was never short of fuel. Many of the damaged warships were returned to service by wars end. Being a military success, the Japanese were thus able to run wild through the western Pacific for six months. Without the American fleet as a hindrance, the Japanese faced no serious opponent. On the American side, there was little panic, just determined resolve.......for revenge. The Japanese hoped their startling victories would enable them to achieve a political solution favorable to their imperial ambitions. Pearl Harbor gave them the military result desired, but did just the opposite politically. After Pearl there would be no negotiations between the USA and Japan, just a fight to the end - atomic bombs and unconditional surrender.

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