Why did Japan attack Pearl Harbor and how did the U.S. react?
- Author (James Perloff)
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- Up to Date(Sunday, 07 December 2014)
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Surprise attack in Hawaii at Pearl Harbor
Sadly on my birthday December 7 but in the year 1941, was the day Japan flew to America and attacked Pearl Harbor. They had planned this attack for a long time, because they choose a day where they knew people wouldn’t be as busy. “On Sunday, December 7, 1941, Japan launched a sneak attack on the U.S. Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor, shattering the peace of a beautiful Hawaiian morning and leaving much of the fleet broken and burning. The destruction and death that the Japanese military visited upon Pearl Harbor that day — 18 naval vessels (including eight battleships) sunk or heavily damaged, 188 planes destroyed, over 2,000 servicemen killed — were exacerbated by the fact that American commanders in Hawaii were caught by surprise.” Japan did a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor that was being planned for months. It was a peaceful morning in Hawaii and then out of no where the chaos began for the air. The Japanese caused so much destruction and death it was beyond ridiculous. The Japanese military were ruthless and malicious in their plan to scare the U.S. into not joining the war. Even though the Japanese were 98% the problem for that horrific day, the U.S. government was also provoking the Japanese. “While no one can excuse Japan's belligerence in those days, it is also true that our government provoked that country in various ways — freezing her assets in America; closing the Panama Canal to her shipping; progressively halting vital exports to Japan until we finally joined Britain in an all-out embargo; sending a hostile note to the Japanese ambassador implying military threats if Tokyo did not alter its Pacific policies; and on November 26th — just 11 days before the Japanese attack — delivering an ultimatum that demanded, as prerequisites to resumed trade, that Japan withdraw all troops from China and Indochina, and in effect abrogate her Tripartite Treaty with Germany and Italy.” The many ways that the government provoked Japan was by freezing their assets in the U.S. closing the Panama Canal, halting exports to Japan, and very many various things etc.. Then the United States to go along with the British people and be hostile towards Japan’s ambassador. They did this because they told Japan if they didn’t comply with their policies the military would get involved. “After meeting with President Roosevelt on October 16, 1941, Secretary of War Henry Stimson wrote in his diary: "We face the delicate question of the diplomatic fencing to be done so as to be sure Japan is put into the wrong and makes the first bad move — overt move." On November 25, the day before the ultimatum was sent to Japan's ambassadors, Stimson wrote in his diary: "The question was how we should maneuver them [the Japanese] into the position of firing the first shot...." After Henry Stimson met with President Roosevelt on October 1941, he decided to write it in his diary. Also, Henry Stimson is Secretary of War. In Henry Stimson’s diary he wrote: That as a country we faced rebellion from Japan from being in the wrong and that they’ll make the first bad move. On the date November 25, is the day before they gave Japan’s ambassador’s an ultimatum.
Sadly on my birthday December 7 but in the year 1941, was the day Japan flew to America and attacked Pearl Harbor. They had planned this attack for a long time, because they choose a day where they knew people wouldn’t be as busy. “On Sunday, December 7, 1941, Japan launched a sneak attack on the U.S. Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor, shattering the peace of a beautiful Hawaiian morning and leaving much of the fleet broken and burning. The destruction and death that the Japanese military visited upon Pearl Harbor that day — 18 naval vessels (including eight battleships) sunk or heavily damaged, 188 planes destroyed, over 2,000 servicemen killed — were exacerbated by the fact that American commanders in Hawaii were caught by surprise.” Japan did a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor that was being planned for months. It was a peaceful morning in Hawaii and then out of no where the chaos began for the air. The Japanese caused so much destruction and death it was beyond ridiculous. The Japanese military were ruthless and malicious in their plan to scare the U.S. into not joining the war. Even though the Japanese were 98% the problem for that horrific day, the U.S. government was also provoking the Japanese. “While no one can excuse Japan's belligerence in those days, it is also true that our government provoked that country in various ways — freezing her assets in America; closing the Panama Canal to her shipping; progressively halting vital exports to Japan until we finally joined Britain in an all-out embargo; sending a hostile note to the Japanese ambassador implying military threats if Tokyo did not alter its Pacific policies; and on November 26th — just 11 days before the Japanese attack — delivering an ultimatum that demanded, as prerequisites to resumed trade, that Japan withdraw all troops from China and Indochina, and in effect abrogate her Tripartite Treaty with Germany and Italy.” The many ways that the government provoked Japan was by freezing their assets in the U.S. closing the Panama Canal, halting exports to Japan, and very many various things etc.. Then the United States to go along with the British people and be hostile towards Japan’s ambassador. They did this because they told Japan if they didn’t comply with their policies the military would get involved. “After meeting with President Roosevelt on October 16, 1941, Secretary of War Henry Stimson wrote in his diary: "We face the delicate question of the diplomatic fencing to be done so as to be sure Japan is put into the wrong and makes the first bad move — overt move." On November 25, the day before the ultimatum was sent to Japan's ambassadors, Stimson wrote in his diary: "The question was how we should maneuver them [the Japanese] into the position of firing the first shot...." After Henry Stimson met with President Roosevelt on October 1941, he decided to write it in his diary. Also, Henry Stimson is Secretary of War. In Henry Stimson’s diary he wrote: That as a country we faced rebellion from Japan from being in the wrong and that they’ll make the first bad move. On the date November 25, is the day before they gave Japan’s ambassador’s an ultimatum.
Why Did the Japanese Only Attack by Air?
- Author: Leo Malagon
- Date Updated by: May 24, 2014
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- Date Updated by: May 24, 2014
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On a Sunday morning, Japanese soldiers surprise attacked Pearl Harbor. They attacked Pearl Harbor by using airplanes and they were told by their Japanese General Tojo. "To understand why Pearl Harbor happened the way it did you need to step back and look at the world as it was. Japan was very much at war already and had a warrior’s outlook at the world. The occupation of China, Korea, and Napoleon-style expansion across the islands of the Pacific was progressing splendidly from the standpoint of the empire, and the more success and glory bought on the battlefield, the more resources the Japanese state had to invest in its war machine." The Japanese wanted to fight their first enemy united states and then Russia. But, the Japanese didn't want to take over the united states. They just wanted to scare the united states of america so they wouldn't interfere with their plans. This caused a lot back consequences for the Japanese and the U.S. don't take people killing their soldiers/citizens very well.
Attack on Pearl Harbor
- Author {Dan Alez}
- Last Updated: Jan.4.2015
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- Last Updated: Jan.4.2015
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One of the reasons why when the Japanese attacking the U.S. didn't necessarily work is because the American Aircraft Carriers weren't on at the time. "Instead of the calculated attack plan trained for by the Japanese airmen, the sight of the Harbor, in all it's morning glory, was too much, was too much and the aircraft dove in - ahead of schedule all at one. The first wave attacked at 7:55 a.m. , concentrating fire on "Battleship Row", taking American sailors and citizens by complete surprise while putting the six airfields out of commission." At the end, of the whole surprise attack a estimate of battleships were put out commission or bombed. Despite it being a huge loss for America; their are several things that happened in their favor. Such as, Hawaiian Islands were left untouched and dockyard facilities that were large weren't destroyed.