What was the Japanese perspective on the Pearl Harbor attack?

Answer 1

They felt that FDR wanted war and that he wanted Japanese-Americans in internment camps so that they would attack. They backed this up with the fact that the Americans moved their aircraft carriers out before the attack.

Answer 2

While many of the Japanese leaders celebrated the attack on Pearl Harbor,one of their top military leaders(Admiral Yamamoto)seemed to have a different response. He said he believed that the attack had"awakened a sleeping giant"meaning America and her Industrial/Military might. In fact after a mere 6 months+- many scholars say the tide was already turned.In the Battle of Midway in June 1942 the Japanese Navy lost 4 aircraft carriers, and a large number of planes and trained pilots,a severe blow from which they never really recovered.

Answer 3

That it was but one battle of many more to come.

Answer 4

It was considered a tactical victory, which it was.

Answer 5

See website: Atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

Answer 6

Surprise attack.

Answer 7

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