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The Japanese knew that the United States was on the verge of entering World War II so they tried to delay the US making an impact by hoping to destroy the US's Aircraft Carrier's that would normally be stationed at Pearl Harbor. Fortunately the carriers were not there during the attack, however Japan did sever a blow by sinking and destroying battleships and cruisers that were berthed there.

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