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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 hotel is closest to pearl harbor in Oahu?

The two closest hotels are:

OHANA Honolulu Airport Hotel, 3401 N Nimitz Hwy, Honolulu, HI, 96819.

Best Western The Plaza Hotel, 3253 N Nimitz Hwy, Honolulu, HI, 96819.

Why did the pinkertons attack?

the pinkertons attacked the strikers by shooting them from boats , they attacked because the government told them too .

How long does it take to turn a battleship around?

It took about 2 minutes for each of Admiral Togo's battleships to turn around (to maintain their capping of the "T" formation over the advancing Russian battleships).

What is the belief that Japan was becoming encircled by Western powers?

Commodore Perry's visit to Japan in 1853 made Japan realize that they had better become industrialized or else they'd be over-run by industrialized nations. Japan built up it's industry to compete with all outside nations by the 1860's. By 1894 they were ready to test out their new equipment by warring with China. They re-fined their industrial equipment with a war against Russia in 1904. After 1905, Japan was a world power.

Is it true that the Japanese could have successfully invaded the US after Pearl Harbor but decided not to invade because they knew the American public was armed?

Japan knew they could NOT successfully invade the mainland US because the American public was armed. At least one of every three households had firearms, including military-style target rifles. If every armed American civilian had been able to kill just one Japanese soldier, the invading force would have been wiped out.

Why were the Japanese ambassadors in WA DC at the same time when they attacked Pearl Harbor?

I don't know the exact details, but, from the question alone I can generalize that maybe the japanese ambassadors were in DC to discuss the war coming ahead and to officially declare it. But the bombing was either unofficial or the time was off, which made sense because japan has very different time zones than in the USA. SO thats maybe what happened.

What is the day infamy?

The "day that will live on in infamy" is the phrase that described the attack on Pearl Harbour in 1941

Who did the Germans attack in 1941?

In 1941, the Germans launched Operation Barbarossa, a massive invasion of the Soviet Union. This marked a significant escalation in World War II, as it opened up the Eastern Front. The attack began on June 22, 1941, and aimed to conquer Soviet territory and eliminate communism. The invasion ultimately led to some of the largest and bloodiest battles in history.

What were the romantic scenes in Pearl harbor the movie?

Close to the start of the film, Rafe Opens a Bottle of French Champagne and The Cork Flies and hits Rafe in the Nose where he just had his like operation on so he lies on Evelyn while she gets Ice and Places it on his nose to stop the bleeding, Rafe Says " Your So Beautiful it Hurts" Evelyn Replies " Its Your Nose That Hurts " Rafe Replies After " I Think Its My Heart " Then Evelyn Kisses Him

Later...

Rafe Drives a Boat with Evelyn in his shoulder cuddling

Later...

Rafe is writing Evelyn Letters and the same with Evelyn Writing Rafe Letters but the letters are really really cute

( Danny Heard that Rafe Had Died For Britain ) ( NOT TRUE ;D )

Later...

Danny Finds That He Loves Evelyn So Asks Her " Have You Ever Seen Pearl Harbour At Sunset? " Evelyn Replies " Of Course " Danny Then Replies " From the air? " then it shows a really sweet part of Evelyn and Danny flying in a aeroplane and does a barrel roll, after they land they go into a parachute hanger and then they kiss and then make love

Glad to Help About The Film, i know everything about it:D

What happened to the USS Kalamazoo?

According to Navybuddies.com, USS KALAMAZOO was the sixth WICHITA - class replenishment oiler and was named in honor of a city and county in southwest Michigan. KALAMAZOO ended more than 23 years of service to the fleet when it was decommissioned at Norfolk Naval Base on August 16, 1996. Stricken from the Navy list on October 29, 1998, the ship is currently situated at the James River Reserve Fleet, Fort Eustis, Va.

What was unusual in the years 1945-1960?

1945 was the beginning of the ATOMIC AGE; the beginning of ATOMIC POWERED machines (submarines, aircraft carriers, etc.); the Korean War (man's first "Limited War"-fought with the limitations of NO NUCLEAR WEAPONS), and the SPACE RACE.

What is the Triparte Pact?

An "Alliance" between Germany, Italy, and Japan. This is why Germany DECLARED WAR on the US shortly after Pearl Harbor.