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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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How long did it take for the United States to fight back when Japan bombed Pearl Harbor?
During the Pearl Harbor attack, ground forces and the ships in the harbor under attack, returned fire on the Japanese.
Several Army Air Corps and Naval planes took to the air and intensely, heroically battled the Japanese planes.
The answer to your question is ... Immediately.
What was in Franklin D Roosevelt's new deal?
The New Deal was a series of programs which created jobs for those who had lost work due to the depression. Logging, road construction, mural painting, and dam building are but a few of the job types that were created across the country bringing wealth to many who had nothing prior to the program. Attached is a link the the Montana History book through the historical society and the chapter which discusses what events Montana experienced for changes.
scroll down to pg. 360 for New Deal details.
What year was it when japan attacked pearl harbor?
Dec. 7, 1941
On December 7, 1941, hundreds of Japanese fighter planes attacked the American naval base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii.
What is the name of the island where Pearl Harbor?
The geographical location in this island state is also known in the Hawaiian language as "Wai Momi," which means "pearl waters." Pearl Harbor, was a primary target of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor which precipitated the declaration of war between the US and Japan. The day of the attack has been called a day of infamy. And that from "a date which will live in infamy" from then-President Roosevelt's speech to Congress the following day. The "Day of Infamy" speech can be read (from a picture of the original document) or even listened to online. Take a moment to visit the site. The speech is a short one.
How far is Hawaii from Pearl Harbor?
== == The distance from Seattle, Washington to Honolulu Hawaii is 2677 miles (4308 km).
How long did Japan bomb Pearl Harbor?
The attack on Pearl Harbor happened on Dec. 7, 1941. From 2011, that's 70 years ago.
When exactaly did the first bomb fall on pearl harbor?
It happened on December 7 1941. It was one of Americas most tradgic moments.
How many died from the bombing of Pearl Harbor?
I'm not sure but I think it was around 2,240 deaths. I think it was Americas second largest crime scene. Pretty bad.
How did pearl harbor help Britain to win World War 2?
Strictly speaking it didn't, but on 11th December 1941 - four days after Pearl Harbour - Germany declared war on the United States. The US and Britain then pooled their resources to fight Germany on the European mainland. Without the extra manpower and weaponry that the US brought into the war, it is unlikely that Britain could have defeated Germany on its own. Eventually, it needed the three most powerful nations on earth at the time to defeat the German war machine, US, UK and USSR.
One of the American ships the ran aground near Tripoli and was boarded by pirates?
In 1804, the USS Constitution or also called "Ole Ironsides" bombarded Tripoli. I think this is the correct answer, as I don't think the US Navy attacked Tripoli during our involvement of the War of 1812. See link: http://www.history.navy.mil/docs/war1812/const3.htm
Why was the attack at Pearl Harbor not considered a complete success?
It was a tactical victory for the Japanese Navy, because they had destroyed much of the UN Navy's battleships; with a low loss rate. It was a strategic victory for the US Navy, because the USN would now rely on AIRCRAFT CARRIERS, since the battleships were out of commission. If the USN had used battleships against the Imperial navy's carriers, the USN would have lost the naval war to Japan. US entry into the war is also considered a strategic defeat for Japan,which is true, but this is a "catch all phrase" for lazy historians to use...as the US may well have entered WW2 for other reasons, as it did in WW1 (for unrestricted submarine warfare reasons). German submarines and US Navy surface vessels had been trading shots well before the Pearl Harbor attack; therefore it was only a matter of time before someone declared war (again, as happened in WW1). Therefore, the real strategic defeat for Japan was the US Navy's concentration on airpower (carriers) instead of the obsolete battleships, which they certainly would have used, if they had not been sunk!
Where did cold harbor take place?
May 31 1864 – June 12, 1864 The Battle of Cold Harbor, the final battle of Union Lt. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant's 1864 Overland Campaign during the American Civil War, is remembered as one of American history's bloodiest, most lopsided battles. Thousands of Union soldiers were slaughtered in a hopeless frontal assault against the fortified troops of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee.
Did the US force Japan into attacking them?
Quite the contrary, Japan and the U.S. had been discussing Japan's takeover of many islands of the Pacific and Japan had assured the U.S. that the aggression had stopped and that the U.S. didn't need to worry about Hawaii. Then, next morning, the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor. But that's quite a conspiracy theory that you have.
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By C. W. Porter On December 7, 1928, a group of distinguished Senators gathered in the Capital Building at Washington D.C. to discuss ratification of the Briand-Kellogg Peace Pact, an instrument whose purpose was to "abolish aggressive war". Among those present was the author of the Pact, Secretary of State Frank B. Kellogg. During the course of the recorded discussions, the following exchange took place: "Q: Suppose a country is not attacked - suppose there is an economic blockade...? A: There is no such thing as a blockade [unless] you are in war. Q: It is an act of war? A: An act of war absolutely... as I have stated before, nobody on earth, probably, could write an article defining "self defense" or "aggressor" that some country could not get around; and I made up my mind that the only safe thing for any country to do was to judge for itself within its sovereign rights whether it was unjustly attacked and had a right to defend itself and it must answer to the opinion of the world." The above was quoted during the Tokyo Trial by American defense council to show that Japan's War of the Pacific, according to the very terms of the Brian-Kellogg Pact itself, did not and could not constitute "aggression". Japan's War of the Pacific was a war of self-defense for the following reasons:
- blockade is an act of war; (p. 43,051);
- every nation is the judge of what constitutes self- defense (ibid);
- no submission to any tribunal is required by the Pact (pp. 42,162; 42,240);
- self-defense is not limited to defense of the national territory (p. 42,239);
- the Pact does not contain any sanctions, express or implied (pp. 42,163);
- breach of treaties does not constitute aggression (p. 42, 191);
- American aid to the Chinese made America a belligerent in that war (see Note, below);
- declarations of war are not required in self-defense (pp. 42,431-5);
- no treaty requires any warning prior to attack (pp. 42,447-8);
- declaration of war prior to attack was intended, but was delayed due to clerical errors on the part of Embassy staff in Washington (pp. 43,704-18; see also p. 42, 448- 51). It was argued further that: - the attack on Pearl Harbor was not illegal under international law (pp. 42,403-513; 43,493-738); - Japan was provoked into a war of self-defense (pp. 43,050-175); - Japan was not prepared militarily for war (pp. 43,177- 222); - Japanese military preparedness was not aggressive (pp. 43,224-263). Japan is an island nation devoid of natural resources, overpopulated, dependant on imports of nearly all commodities for manufacture. Most of Japan is mountainous or infertile; most cities are on the coast. Japan must be a naval nation; every major city in Japan can be destroyed by coastal shelling from battleships, to say nothing of airplanes. Japan was not prepared for war in the Pacific. Japan never prepared for combat in tropical regions; military supplies and equipment were designed for combat in cold climates (pp. 26,949; 43,244). Most Japanese ships were small, for the coastal trade; many were built of wood (pp. 24,915; 43,076; see also p. 24,929). 2 destroyers were added to the Japanese fleet in 10 years, 1931-1941, reaching a total of 112 in 1941 (ibid). Japan had no long-range aircraft carriers. Japanese carriers could not refuel at sea (pp. 26,719-20; 43,221); Japanese ships were built for patrolling shallow Japanese coastal waters (pp. 11,272; 43,202). Japan did not stockpile any commodity except oil for any purpose in 1941. Japan planned to store 36,000 kiloliters of oil by 1943 (pp. 24,855; 43,241). Japan did not store ammunition or oil in Formosa or southern parts of Japanese territory overseas (pp. 26,951; 43,246). Japan did not develop a merchant marine (pp. 24,965; 43,076). Japan had few civilian aircraft or ships capable of conversion (pp. 26,671; 43,201). Japan suffered from an acute food shortage in 1939-40 (pp. 25,050-2; 43,101). The American embargo applied to foodstuffs, including rice, tea, soy beans, wheat flour, fertilizer, fodder, edible fats and seeds (pp. 36,966-8; 43,131; 25,255-9; 43,162-175). Synthetic oil could not be produced due to a lack of high pressure steel pipes, coal and cobalt (pp. 24,870; 43,134). Japan possessed 11,654 military aircraft (pp. 8,030-1; 43,070) and 65 submarines in 1941 (pp. 11,261; 43,194). Japan built 1,380 army planes in 1941 (pp. 18,293; 43,240). Japan's initial conquests after Pearl Harbor were achieved using 1,175 land planes; 475 carrier planes; 13 divisions of army; and a "handful" of marines (pp. 39,391; 43,262). Japan negotiated for 9 months prior to the attack. In the course of these negotiations, the Americans demanded a guarantee of freedom from attack by Japan regardless of any action taken against Germany (pp. 43,517-21). Japan agreed, repudiating the Tri-Partitite Pact (pp. 43,522- 39). Japan gave the Americans permission to publish the text of the repudiation (p. 43,642). Japan offered to withdraw all troops from China (pp. 25,856; 43,588) or at least 90% (p. 43,604). Japan received no response to either concession (43,602). Japanese cables (decoded by the Americans in violation of international law) were so badly mis-translated by American Nisei that they probably helped cause the war (pp. 43,607-21). (As far as one can tell, no Nisei translators of Japanese were used in war crimes trials of Japanese military personnel. Affidavits in English were supposed to have been translated orally and accurately on sight to Japanese affiants prior to signature by translators who were British or American, frequently with Jewish names). The Americans froze Japanese assets (in violation of a treaty) and began to embargo oil. It was demanded, as a condition to restoring normal relations, that Japan sign an agreement with various other nations who had never before been party to the negotiations, including Thailand and Soviet Russia (pp. 43,678-98). To obtain agreement with the other nations in accordance with this demand could have taken months or years; and might never have been possible. Japan had enough oil for a few months only. A conference was held at which it was decided that if there was to be war, it must come now; by spring Japan would be too weak to fight. In any case, the attack on Pearl Harbor was an act of utter desperation. The oil embargo meant the destruction of Japan's independence and perhaps survival as a nation. Japan faced immediate military defeat in China; total industrial collapse at home; and destruction through coastal shelling of all the major cities by any one of five traditional enemies (America, Britain, China, the Netherlands, and particularly the Soviets). Oil had been supplied to Japan for two years in the teeth of hostile public opinion. It was believed essential to keep war out of the Far East; Roosevelt wished to import rubber, tin, etc from the South Pacific, supplying the British in the Near East with meat, wheat, corn, troops, and military supplies (pp. 25,316-7; 43,121). When this did not work, Japan was forced into war, crushed with atomic bombs, and her leaders hanged for "aggression". War with Japan had been avoided - as long as it was believed that Germany could be provoked into a declaration of war through bombing and ramming attacks on German and Italian ships and submarines, and many other violations of international law (pp. 42,436; 43,639). Japan attempted to negotiate a surrender for 11 months prior to the atomic bombings (pp. 23,582-610). That America, Britain and Holland conspired "aggressive war" against Japan is proven by the report of the conversations at the Most Secret American-Dutch-British Conversations held in Singapore in April 1941: "It was important to organize air operations against Japanese occupied territory and against Japan itself. It is probable that her collapse will occur as a result of economic blockade, naval pressure, and air bombardment".
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How many kamikaze airplanes were involved in the attack of Pearl Harbor?
There were 353 planes total used during the attack on Pearl Harbor.
However, NONE OF THEM were kamikaze missions. Kamikaze missions did not begin until late in the war 1943-44 or later.
However, there are some anecdotal accounts of planes crashing into ships during the Pearl Harbor attack, but these were not kamikaze pilots. Rather, some Japanese pilots decided that, if their planes were badly damaged and their lives were therefore to be lost anyway, then they would fly into an enemy target instead of diving into the sea. They did not have the intention of being kamikazes. Rather, they agreed to strike an enemy target instead of crashing into the ocean. For example, First Lieutenant Fusata Iida told his comrades that he planned to fly into a "worthy enemy target" if his plane was irreparably damaged and the alternative was to crash into the sea. Either way, he would be dead.
This is very different from "kamikaze." Kamikaze missions sent pilots (well trained ones at that) into the air with the sole purpose of crashing into an enemy target. Kamikaze wasn't a last ditch effort on the part of a pilot who was going down anyway. Kamikaze pilots intended to commit suicide before taking off.
Hawaii is the name of our 50th state. It is also the name of the largest of the Hawaiian islands and the name of the county on that island.
Actually, the state of Hawaii is a chain of islands, also known as an archipelago.
His belief was militarism; where the military controls all aspects of the peoples lives.
Did Franklin D Roosevelt provoke Pearl Harbor?
No.
AnswerSimply stating YES or NO to the question; "Was Pearl Harbor a conspiracy made by Franklin D. Roosevelt?" is an inadequate answer by all means.
Hundreds of conspiracy theories have been elaborately developed over the years, however they all hinge on some fundamental key issues that cast doubt over the President's foreknowledge of the attack.
The conspiracy theorists have indeed had to work hard at this, as it appears, in real life, no hard evidence of a firm intention or date was in Roosevelt's hands.
The question is, "Did Franklin D. Roosevelt know of but do nothing to stop the Japanese attacking Pearl Harbor because he wanted the USA to enter the Second World War?"
Here are some of the key issues that speak to this statement:
Roosevelt desperately wanted the US to enter the war. He states to William White, a close friend in 1939, "If Germany or Russia win the war or force a peace favorable to them, the situation of your civilization and mine is indeed in peril..."
However he needed the US public's backing. He spent a total of 12 years in office, completed revolutionary new ideas and introduced the first women ever to become a member of a Presidential Cabinet. He knew he needed the public support. A crisis like Pearl Harbor unites the nation in an act of revenge and war.
It is more likely however, that the information critically needed to be known in advance of the Japanese attack slipped through America's nets. With so much information around, much of it was intercepted. HOWEVER, it is probable that the information was cast out the system as it passed up the ranks; the most important information would go to the most important officer. Much information on Pearl Harbor was found in the 'pending' boxes of interception offices.
Finally, it is impossible to tell if Franklin D. Roosevelt knew in advance that the attack was coming. However we can use the weight of evidence to suggest one way or another.
I believe that America had the POTENTIAL to discover the Japanese attacks, however the poor system of sorting information led to the crucial pieces being discarded. Although a terrible tragedy, the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor worked in Franklin D. Roosevelt's favor.
If Roosevelt wanted to use the attack as a means of bringing the United States into the war, he could have launched a counterattack early in the morning of December 7. This would have prevented much of the damage and achieved the same result without sacrificing such a huge part of our fleet
because they found proof that FDR knew about pearl harbor, and still did nothing. and guess what family profited greatly form this war. the Morgan family. guess who was part of the Morgan family through marriage? FDR was he made millions of of this war, oh and did i mention we provoked the Japs in almost every way? doesn't"t say that in the history books does it? We froze all Japanese assets in USA banks, we halted petroleum trade, we gave military support to great Britain, and gave financial support to capitalist china, both were enemies of japan in the war. and then on December 7 1941 Australian Intel warned FDR that a Japanese task force was headed tword pearl harbor, Franklin ignored it. so you tell me was there a conspiracy behind pearl harbor?
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I'd love to see the "proof" (no after-the-fact anecdotes) you speak of. I seriously doubt the Japanese were all that interested in pleasing the Morgans, who, we may assume, were in no danger of going hungry, with or without the war.
We did our best to give Japan (who started it) good reason to end its war on China. We did indeed freeze their assets and do what we could to keep war materials out of their hands. They knew all they had to do was leave China alone and go home, and this deprivation would be ended.
When was the alleged Australian message placed in FDR's hands? Who sent it? I doubt anyone would wake the President up on a Sunday morning because of an unconfirmed report of possible maneuvers by the Japanese.
Perhaps you could name a (real, non-revisionist) historian who believes this?
yes i can, sir, Jauce Fresco and Robert Stinnet. I never said that the Japs were interested in pleasing the Morgans, you made that up yourself, the proof? due to the freedom of information act, and Bill Clinton, Robert Stinnet wrote a book called "day of deceit" this book proves that FDR knew about Pearl Harbor, and also proves your ignorance on the subject, and you unwillingness to accept any information that speaks against the government. You see FDR wanted to help England as it was and still is a major trade value and they buy millions of dollars worth of goods and store there money because of which man? our good friend JP Morgan. The problem was that FDR's campaign slogan was that we were not going to go into anymore wars, so in order to keep public support he had to make sure that japan fired the first shot. He planned this for months in advance with the ambassador of England, and if you need more blatant proof one of the generals serving at pearl harbor was worried that japan would attack the U.S., as they had seen the japan fleet coming tword pearl harbor. So in turn he orders a few battle ships to be sent out to protect the tankers and carriers. But a few days before the attack the white hous orders that they be sent back immediately. and then as hoped and expected on December, 7, 1941. the Japanese attacked pearl harbor which launched us into world war two.
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You were the one who brought the Morgans into it in the first place. Since we are exploring Japanese actions, why did you do this? Is it wrong for a family that provides goods and services to be paid? Either the Morgans were conspiring to profit or they weren't, and Japanese actions would be required for the Morgans to profit.
I asked for REAL, NON-REVISIONIST historians. I am still waiting for you to find one.
I am posting a link below so that you can see all the lies this so-called "historian" has to tell to prop up his ridiculous notion. I couldn't find anything on Google about Jauce Fresco, whom you mentioned. And again, if you don't think the Morgans conspired, why did you even mention them?
Simply claiming, off the cuff, that "all the evidence was covered up" is the hallmark of a Conspiracy Theorist, not a genuine historian-- unless you have a signed confession of the person who did it. As has been established, your source is someone real historians have long since disproven. He's just plain lying to you.
What was the result of the attack on Pearl Harbor?
- Many died and World War 2 began for the U.S. The war had already started.Also, Japanese-Americans were put in concentration camps because they were known to be spying for Japan. The result of the attack on Pearl Harbor was... the USS Oklahoma, USS Utah, and USS Arizona were sunk. Between those 3 - within 15 minutes.. we had lost approximately 1800 soldiers. We lost 2,403 Americans that day including 68 civilians.
- It also was one of those defining moments when Americans from coast to coast stood up and refused to be ignored. Within 24 hours the recruiting offices all across the country were open with lines stretching for blocks. By attacking Americans on American soil, the public refused to take it lying down. Anyone who was able signed up to serve in the war.
- Congress declared war on Japan.
The attack by the Japanese on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor in Honolulu, Hawaii was the event that caused the United States to enter World War II.
What type of leader was Franklin D. Roosevelt?
Franklin Delano Roosevelt had a bold leadership style. He used his charisma and intelligence to lead the United States through the Great Depression and World War two.
How did Pearl Harbor affect the US?
The attack on Pearl Harbor changed history because if the attack hadn't have happened we wouldn't have went into World War II in the first place. The only reason we went into the World War II is because of the bombing!
Why did Japan attack on the US military base at Pearl Harbor in 1941?
September 1940. The U.S. placed an embargo on Japan by prohibiting exports of steel, scrap iron, and aviation fuel to Japan, due to Japan's takeover of northern French Indochina.
April 1941. The Japanese signed a neutrality treaty with the Soviet Union to help prevent an attack from that direction if they were to go to war with Britain or the U.S. while taking a bigger bite out of Southeast Asia.
June 1941 through the end of July 1941. Japan occupied southern Indochina. Two days later, the U.S., Britain, and the Netherlands froze Japanese assets. This prevented Japan from buying oil, which would, in time, cripple its army and make its navy and air force completely useless.
Toward the end of 1941. With the Soviets seemingly on the verge of defeat by the Axis powers, Japan seized the opportunity to try to take the oil resources of Southeast Asia. The U.S. wanted to stop Japanese expansion but the American people were not willing to go to war to stop it. The U.S. demanded that Japan withdraw from China and Indochina, but would have settled for a token withdrawal and a promise not to take more territory.
Prior to December 1941, Japan pursued two simultaneous courses: try to get the oil embargo lifted on terms that would still let them take the territory they wanted, and ... to prepare for war.
After becoming Japan's premier in mid-October, General Tojo Hideki See Books about Tojo secretly set November 29 as the last day on which Japan would accept a settlement without war.
The Japanese military was asked to devise a war plan. They proposed to sweep into Burma, Malaya, the East Indies, and the Philippines, in addition to establishing a defensive perimeter in the central and southwest Pacific. They expected the U.S. to declare war but not to be willing to fight long or hard enough to win. Their greatest concern was that the U.S. Pacific Fleet, based in Pearl Harbor could foil their plans. As insurance, the Japanese navy undertook to cripple the Pacific Fleet by a surprise air attack. See Books about Japanese Plans
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What island provided the most vital air base in the US island hopping campaign?
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