WORLD WAR II 1941 1945
THE ATTACK ON PEARL HARBOR
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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American spies had infiltrated their air force
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The target of the bombing was not yet determined
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It’s a standard practice of military planning
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Secrecy was vital to the mission’s success
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Detailed explanation-1: -But the Pearl Harbor attack had failed in its objective to completely destroy the Pacific Fleet. The Japanese bombers missed oil tanks, ammunition sites and repair facilities, and not a single U.S. aircraft carrier was present during the attack.
Detailed explanation-2: -Japan intended the attack as a preventive action. Its aim was to prevent the United States Pacific Fleet from interfering with its planned military actions in Southeast Asia against overseas territories of the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and those of the United States.
Detailed explanation-3: -By attacking Pearl Harbor Japan believes that it can severely cripple the U.S fleet and buy them time in the Pacific and Southeast Asia. So not only would they be able to launch their attacks without interference from the U.S they would also have time to dig in defensively and consolidate their gains.
Detailed explanation-4: -The dive bombers under LtCdr Egusa divided into 4 groups. These pilots had been instructed to target ships damaged by the first wave, and in particular to look for an opportunity to sink ships in the narrow entrance to Pearl Harbor.