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The Japanese naval leader widely considered the mastermind of the Pearl Harbor attack is Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto. As the Commander-in-Chief of the Imperial Japanese Navy, he orchestrated the surprise attack on December 7, 1941, aiming to cripple the U.S. Pacific Fleet and secure Japan's dominance in the Pacific. Despite his strategic brilliance, Yamamoto was aware of the potential consequences of provoking the United States. His plans ultimately led to significant military engagements in the Pacific Theater during World War II.

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