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What was the only part of the US mainland attacked by the Japanese in World war 2?
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∙ 10y ago
Alaska, specifically Attu & Kiska islands which are in the western Aleutian Islands. Japanese troops landed on these islands in June 1942. These islands were retaken by US & Canadian troops in 1943.
The Japanese attacked Hawaiian military bases, but did not invade.
The Japanese invaded & seized Guam & Wake Islands in 1941. Guam is a US Territory, and Wake is a US possession.
The Japanese invaded & seized the Philippines Islands which was a US Territory during the war, that is now an independent nation.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agothe only part of the us invaded by the Japanese was the island Hawaii wich ppl don't understand why they bombed pearl harbour
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What were the four events that made the United States get involved in World War 2?
well Pearl Harbor of course but then Americans passed the lend-lease act that allowed Americans to sell lend or lease weapons to countries in the war the were vital to the defense of the united states of course this was pretty much stating only lend lease sell to the allies of the united states
Why did America refuse to join World War 2?
the United States at first attempted to stay out of WWII because it was part of our policy to not be involved in European wars. We maintained a fairly neutral stance for a while, shipping to both the allies and the axis, but when Germany attacked US merchant ships in 1940, the US only shipped supplies to Britain. The Us finally entered the war in December of 1941, after the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor.
What was Japanese public opinion during world war 2?
The Japanese had a mentality of 'no surrender' during World War 2 because they had fought for so long during World War I. The idea that the Japanese might not win the war was inconceivable at the time.
Was America's entrance into World War 2 a good idea?
After the Japanese attack on the US Fleet at Pear Harbor it was the only alternative available.
What cities have been attacked with nuclear bombs?
Only two cities in Japan have been attacked with nuclear bombs at the end of WW2: Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
How do you remember World war 2 in the US today?
You have to wait a couple of years and then join in only when you're attacked by the Japanese
Where were the nearest Japanese attack to the us mainland?
The nearest attack by Japan on US mainland took place in Oregon state forest. This took place in 1942 and was the only attack on the mainland.
Where was the world war in 1941?
In 1941 the war really became completely global. not only was the war being fought in Europe but that was the year that the Japanese attacked pearl harbor prompting the US to go fight the Japanese in the pacific
Was the city of new Orleans attacked in World War 2?
No, the United States was only attacked, by the Japanese, at Pearl Harbor, which signaled the beginning of the U.S.'s involvement in World War 2. Declaring war on Japan and subsequently declaring war on Germany the following day.
How long did the Indians and the Chinese became one when the Japanese attacked?
They remained Allies only for the duration of the war.
Did the Europeans attack America in world war 2?
America was not directly attacked by Europeans during WW II, only by the Japanese (at Pearl Harbor) however the German navy did attack American shipping.
What country did America drop two atomic bombs on?
Nuclear weapons have only been used in combat on Japan.
What is former Montana US representative Jeanette Rankin most known for doing while in office?
She was the only one who voted against having the US enter World War II after the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor.
Who started pearl harbor day?
The Japanese military leaders did. And Don't you forget it. Not only did they start the war, but they attacked the US without warning.
What was the US hoping to avoid by dropping the atomic bombs?
The invasion of Mainland Japan, which was the only other alternative, and which would have been horrifically costly in lives - both American and Japanese.
Why was it could that the US could declare war?
Well it all depends on what war. if it is world war 2 we declared war because the Japanese bombers attacked us. in the civil war Abe didn't want the slavery to go into the Union so the only choice was to fight to end it. in other cases we were ether attached or we attacked them for our allies
Why was the US in World War 2?
The United States took a somewhat neutral stance during World War II, although they tended to side more with the British and French. The Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, therefore drawing the US into the fight.
