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In 1963 there was a meeting of the surviving officers of the United States Navy and the Japanese air force that bombed Pearl Harber on Dec. 7, 1941, destroying America's 6th Fleet. One U.S. Navy officer asked the top surviving Japanese officer why did Japan not attack the United States mainland.
The Japanese officer replied they knew America had government-sponsored rifle matches and local municipalities also sponsored rifle, shotgun and pistol matches and Americans were privately and personally armed. They were not going to attack an armed and and trained civilian population that kept these arms in their homes. There would be a gun behind every blade of grass.
The answer is not verbatim. However it covers the context of his reply. It did stop Japan from attacking our West Coast.
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Why did Japan invade us?
The US invaded Japan because when the United Nations made the rules outlawing whale hunting ang overfishing, Japan did not listen. Theu U.S. was outraged so we told them to listen or else. When they did not listen we invaded the country. After they continued to kill whales, we bombed Hiroshima.
Why did japan invade Alaska?
Japan did not invade Alaska. During World War II, Japan did bomb and occupy parts of the Aleutian Islands in Alaska in 1942. This was part of a strategy to divert American forces away from the Pacific theater of the war. The occupation was short-lived, and the Japanese were eventually driven out by a combined American-Canadian force.
Where is the pearl harbor and the Kilauea volcano located?
Pearl Harbor is located on the island of Oahu in Hawaii, USA. It is a significant historical site known for the surprise attack by Japan in 1941. The Kilauea volcano, also situated in Hawaii, is on the Big Island and is one of the most active volcanoes in the world, known for its frequent eruptions and lava flows. Both sites are key attractions in Hawaii, drawing visitors interested in history and geology.
Which one of the United States is closer to japan?
The state of Alaska is geographically closer to Japan compared to the other states in the United States. It is situated at the northwestern edge of North America, while Japan is located across the Pacific Ocean to the west.
Why have people died in America from an earthquake in Japan?
Actually, no one in America felt the Japanese earthquake, but I think I know who you are talking about. A man in California was swept away to sea after a tsunami hit Southern Cali. He was taking photos of the tsunami.
Did pearl harbor attack the us yes or no?
no pearl harbor was part of America and pearl harbor was bombed by japan
What did america do about the Attack on Pearl Harbor?
America declared war on Japan and entered WW2.
Why was the Attack on Peal Harbor a challenge for America?
it was a surprise from japan that they were not expecting
Why did the attack on Pearl Harbor affect America and how did it get so out of control and how did it start in the first place?
The Japanese attacked America by aerially assualting pearl harbor the reason is i believe Germany put pressure on japan forcing japan to attack pearl harbor
What happened after the attack on Pearl Harbor by the Japanese?
America declared war on Japan.
Why did America attack Japaneses?
America attacked Japan because of the sneak attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. America was talking to Japan about peace when this occured and afterwards the U.S. launched a sneak attack on Japan and bombed Tokyo which showed that America was going to war against Japan.
How were the Americans drawn into World War 2?
Japan and Germany declared war on the US.
Who declared war after the attack on Pearl Harbor?
Japan attacked Pearl Harbor because they wanted it. So after that America declared war on Japan and that caused the war in the Pacific
Was Hitler planning to invade America?
Eventually yes but but he wanted to conquer all of Europe he had Japan attack the US
Why did America attack Japan in world war 2?
America struck back after being attacked by Japan on 7 December 1941
Did America know japan was going to attack pearl harbor?
There are books written that state that the US did know.
What did the Japanese attack that brought America to war?
Pearl Harbor was bombed December 7 1941 America declared war on Japan the next day then Germany declared war on us. Pearl Harbor was a surprise attack.
