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The surprise attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, was ultimately unsuccessful for Japan because it failed to destroy key American assets, such as aircraft carriers, submarines, and fuel depots, which were not present during the attack. Additionally, the attack galvanized American public opinion and unified the nation against Japan, leading to a swift and powerful military response. The subsequent U.S. mobilization and industrial capacity allowed it to recover quickly and launch counteroffensives in the Pacific theater. Overall, while the attack was tactically effective in the short term, it strategically united the U.S. against Japan and set the stage for future defeats for the Japanese military.

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