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Pearl Harbor
The Japanese attack on the US Military bases in the Hawaiian Territory particularly the Naval Base at Pearl Harbor brought the US into World War 2.
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What do pearl harbor and Iwo Jima have in common?
D-Day was a landing of Allied troops onto the shores of France (France was occupied by Germany). Much like the landings in the Pacific...Guam, Saipan, Guadalcanal, Iwo Jima, Okinawa, Leyte, etc. Pearl Harbor was NOT a landing. It was an aerial attack; the enemy struck...then departed.
How did the Japanese fleet disappear before pearl harbor?
They did not they just temporarily dissapeared of off radar and we dont know why
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How did US leaders respond to the bombing of Pearl Harbor?
The US leaders responded by declaring war on Japan and Germany (Japan's ally). They were furious and sad about the bombing and death. They spent weeks trying to figure out how to recover from the bombing and devise strategies to fight on two fronts. Eventually they had their revenge when the Doolittle Raid bombed Tokyo. It was a real morale booster to the leaders and the American people.
How was the attack on Pearl Harbor a strategic error for the Japanese?
The use of Aircraft Carriers showed the Whole World the importance of Aerial attacks agains Battleships and land installations, Americans used that better that Japanesse(in late years), but that don't means that the Pearl Harbor attack was a failure that only shows that the Japanesse High command where not enought competent to use it more constantly in future Battles or Campaigns.
How many people were at pearl harbor?
All who didn't die, did survive. Think about that for a minute.
Now, the world population in 1941 was around 2.5 billion people. There were 2,402 killed in the attack. So, an estimated 2,999,997,598 people survived the attack on Pearl Harbor.
This can't be any more accurate than that; world population can only be estimated.
How did Hawaii become a US territory or possession?
It could be argued that Hawai'i became a US possession in a less than above board manner.
The Kingdom of Hawai'i was illegally overthrown by The Committee of Safety (a group of wealthy American/European businessmen). The Committee of Safety used U.S. Marines to detain the Queen while they announced their takeover of Hawai'i.
The Queen's guard were ready to fight back (and easily outnumbered the marines), however, the Queen told her guard to stand down - saying that the U.S. would right this wrong.
U.S. President, Grover Cleveland actually attempted to restore governance to the Kingdom of Hawai'i, but lost his next election and was not able to see it through. His successor, William McKinley, saw Hawai'i as a valuable strategic military location.
This worked in favor of The Committee of Safety, as the had wanted Hawai'i to become a part of the U.S. in order to generate more revenue for their sugar trade (with the U.S.). With that said, The Committee of Safety handed Hawai'i over to the U.S. and was made a Territory.
These wealthy businessmen then began bringing in hundreds of thousands of immigrant workers (Chinese, Japanese, Filipino) to work their sugar plantations. Eventually, these immigrants became the majority - and by August 21, 1959, their overwhelming vote for Statehood made Hawai'i the 50th State.
If you don't add those statements we cannot answer the question.
How many Japanese planes attacked Pearl Harbor?
423 airplanes attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
How many troops died in the attack on pearl harbor?
Not counting submarine sailors, approximately 648 Japanese airmen flew their 360 Naval Aircraft to their targets on Dec. 7, 1941. The 144 Kate torpedo planes carried 3 crewmen, the 135 Val dive bombers were manned by 2 crewmen, and the 81 Zero fighters had what all WW2 fighters had...one pilot.
What battleship memorializes the attack at Pearl Harbor?
At Pearl the main memorial is the battleship Arizona. It was hit by bombs, capsized and took over 1,000 of its crew down. The ship was never raised. After the war a memorial was built over it, and half of the ship sticks out of the water.
Although popular as a tourist attraction for Americans it is even more the focus of Japanese tourists.
it releases oil in the water like every minutes because, they just fulled it with oil before they attacked. u can also throw orchids in the water. ohh and Hawaii is awesome
Japan and us were on "hostile" ground, argueing over oil lines in japan. The us wanted to cut them off. So japan and us started negotiating. During negotiations, Japan went behind their back and planned the attack, over a period of weeks or even months.
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Why did the USA end its policy of isolation in World War 2?
1 brief and not whollly accurate, but a start at least answer - was that they realised that if they didn't involve themselves they would a) have no friends internationally...b) the war was moving their way, and they didn't want to dirty their own shores. It's much harder to fight when someone is on your land than if you actually go out to meet them and stop them before they reach your perimeter. It didn't, really. The US went to war to end U-Boat attacks on its ships and German anti-US intrigues in Mexico. That achieved, it soon reverted tto isolationism and so sontinued until 1941.
What is the conclusion of Pearl Harbor?
After Japan attacked Pearl Harbour, They came back for a seconed attack. But the strike two was not much successfull. The Americans were aware that the second attack would come soon, so they were operating their anti-craft guns. Still, as a result to Japan's attack, 18 warships & 180 aircrafts were damaged, and 2,400 Americans were killed. For more infomation, go to www.usborne-quicklinks.com
Whe was the attack on pearl harbor?
Japan attacked Pearl Harbour in the hope of disabling the American naval fleet, and prevent America from being strong enough to attack Japan from the west. Unfortunately for the Japanese, the American aircraft carrier fleet was at sea at the time of the attack. Also, as the Japanese were eventually to discover, attacking America simply awoke a gigantic sleeping tiger that turned on them.
Why was the Japanese attack on pearl harbor such a surprise?
The December 7, 1941, attack by the Japanese upon Pearl Harbor was a great surprise for primarily one reason: the Americans expected a Japanese attack to happen much farther west or south in the Pacific region. General hostilities had long been expected, but no one foresaw that the Japanese would dare to venture so far eastwards in order to start a war. The strict secrecy in which the attack was wrapped by the Japanese was yet another key factor.
Why were so many ships in pearl harbor?
The origins of the tension between the US and Japan, which ultimately led to the attack on Pearl Harbor, dates back to the early part of the 20th Century.
In summary:
In response to Japan's declaration of war on China, which occurred in 1937, and then in 1940, further advancing their troops into northern Indo-China, the US demanded that Japan withdraw from China. Japan refused the demands of the US.
In July, 1941 after Japan had refused to withdraw from China, the US, (who supplied Japan with approximately 80% its oil resources, and many of the country's other resources) imposed a complete oil embargo on Japan. This decision, and event is what triggered Japan to attack Pearl Harbor.
The reason Pearl Harbor was chosen, as point of target, was, in May of 1940, the US Navy had moved its US Fleet headquarters from San Pedro, California, to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Ironically, the move was a planned one on President Roosevelt's part, to counter Japan's increasing maneuvers and presence in the South Pacific. This decision, and the United States' under estimation of the ability of Japan's military to successfully attack the Navy's fleet at Pearl Harbor, was critical to Japan's successful
plan and attack.
Was Pearl Harbor attacked by aliens?
No, it was an act of war against a military target. The apple bay incident was, though.
Why is doris miller so important?
He is famous for his bravery in the attack on Pearl Harbor. He went and helped with the bombing of Japanese air craft carriers. He was especially famous for being black. He was at first a cook on an aircraft carrier. Then he went to a military service man.
How did the US respond to Japanese expansionism in the early 20th century?
FDR took 3 main actions to Japan's expansion of French Indochina. 1. He placed an oil embargo on the Japanse 2. He froze the Japanese assets 3. He placed all American forces in the Far East under the command of General Douglas macArthur
What time was it in America when japan bomed Pearl Harbor?
The attack began just after 8:00 in the morning local time so it was already 6 hours later in the day )just after 2:00 PM) in Washington, D.C. FDR learned of the attack by phone just before 3:00 PM, Washington, D.C. time.
What ship is still at the bottom of pearl harbor and has thousands of men inside?
Two battleships lay on the harbor's bottom: USS Arizona and USS Utah (which was re-designated a training/target ship for aircraft).
Why did Canada declare war on japan in 1941?
I don't know the exact date they declared war but it would have been within a few days of Pearl Harbor. As for why, it is necessary to understand how Canadians percieved themselves at that time. Canada had been British territory since the 1750s. As time had gone on Canada had very gradually achieved self government, in all respects including foreign policy, without ever formally becoming independent of Britain. This status was called being a British Dominion. This meant a fully soveriegn state *within* the British Empire. Thus, the way Canadians looked at and defined themselves was as a part of the British Empire. Hence, when England declared war on Japan immediately after Pearl Harbor, actually doing so before even the United States, Canada, which was already at war with Germany for the same reasons, declared war also. Michael Montagne
In the late evening of December 7, 1941, the Canadian Prime Minister, W. L. Mackenzie King, announced the Cabinet's decision to declare war on Japan. The King approved Canada's declaration of war in the following proclamation issued on December 8, 1941.
Whereas by and with the advice of our Privy Council for Canada we have signified our approval of the issue of a proclamation in the Canada Gazette declaring that a state of war with Japan exists and has existed in Canada as and from the 7th day of December, 1941.
Now, therefore, we do hereby declare and proclaim that a state of war with Japan exists and has existed as and from the seventh day of December, 1941.
Of all which our loving subjects and all others whom these presents may concern are hereby required to take notice and to govern themselves accordingly.
Who was Commander of the USS Maine when it sunk in the Havana Harbor?
Navy Captain Charles Dwight Sigsbee (January 16, 1845 - July 13, 1923), was the Commanding Officer of the USS Maine (ACR-1), when it exploded an sank in Havana Harbor. Sigsbee survived the sinking and went on to retire as a Rear Admiral. The Destroyer USS Sigsbee (DD-502) was named in his honor.
What effect did the Japanese attack of pearl harbor have on U.S foreign policy?
The United States remained neutral in World War Two until Japan attacked Pearl Harbor.
