USA HISTORY

WORLD WAR II 1941 1945

THE ATTACK ON PEARL HARBOR

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What important type of naval vessel was not destroyed in the attack?
A
Warships
B
Destroyers
C
Aircraft carriers
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -What important type of naval vessel was not destroyed in the attack? Aircraft Carriers. How long did the attack on Pearl Harbor last? Two hours.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Pearl Harbor attack severely crippled U.S. naval and air strength in the Pacific. However, of the eight battleships, all but the Arizona and Oklahoma were eventually repaired and returned to service, and the Japanese failed to destroy the important oil storage facilities on the island.

Detailed explanation-3: -A third submarine was observed more than an hour before the attack trying to follow a U.S. ship into the harbor. It was quickly engaged and sunk by the crew of the destroyer USS Ward.

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