Japanese Attack On Pearl Harbor

On December 7th, 1941, Japanese fighter planes staged an attack on U.S naval and military forces based in Pearl Harbour, Hawaii. In around just two hours, America suffered from approximately 3,435 casualties including 2,000 deaths. The shattering defeat cost the U.S, 8 battle ships and around 200 airplanes. The following day, President Roosevelt asked Congress to declare war on Japan. This was approved, and more than two years into the conflict, America had eventually fully committed to the war.

Introduction. I chose this battle because I had been hearing about the attack on Pearl Harbor, but I did not know much about it. This paper talks about the countries that fought in this battle, where the battle was fought, what the geography was like during the battle, what the weather was like, what happened during this battle, how many casualties occurred, other things I learned about the battle, who won the battle, and how the battle was important to WWII.

Pearl Harbor, the beginning of the war between Japan and the United States, was the start of dreadful war organized by Japanese aircraft. The attack was a withheld, destructive attack against the United State's naval base in Hawaii. This attack on December 7, 1941 was originally a plan to conquer the Dutch East Indies without being interrupted by the U.S. Pacific fleet. The Japanese were tired of negotiations with the United States, they wanted to continue their expansion, but the United States had placed an extremely restrictive embargo on Japan in the hopes of curbing Japan's aggression. This terrible ambush resulted in the United State's entry into World War II. The aerial attacks were sent in two waves, this resulted in the sinking of multiple U.S. Battleships, Destroyers, Cruisers, and Auxiliaries, which led to thousands of U.S. personnel casualties and many wounded army, marines, and navy soldiers including many citizens.

On December 7, 1941 Japan stealthily attacked the U.S. Naval base located at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii resulting in many casualties. This IMC plan will outline the objectives, strategies and tactics in order to promote awareness of the attacks as well as develop positive community involvement.

On December 7, 1941 -- the day that will always be commemorated as “the date which will live in infamy” by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt -- the Japanese unexpectedly attacked the United States’ naval base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. This crippling attack caused many American casualties, and American citizens quickly became filled with fury and abhorrence; the detestation that swallowed the hearts of the American citizens was shown through President Roosevelt’s expeditious appeal to Congress to declare war against Japan. The attack on Pearl Harbor was an unforgettable day in history and directly affected the United States involvement in World War Two and the patriotism of the United States’ citizens.

On December 7, 1941, hundreds of Japanese fighter planes attacked the American Naval base at Pearl Harbor near Honolulu, Hawaii. The Japanese managed to destroy about 20 American Naval vessels, including eight enormous battleships, and more than 300 airplanes.there we more than 2,000 Americans Soldiers and Sailors that died in the attack, and another 1,000 that were wounded. After the attack President Franklin D. Roosevelt asked congress to declare war on Japan. Congress approved his declaration with just one dissenting vote. Japanese allies Germany and Italy also declared war on the United States, and congress reciprocated. Two years into the conflict, American had joined World War II.

The attack on Pearl Harbor, this caused many people to be afraid and angry of the Japanese, American or foreign. This escalated so quickly that President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Executive Order 9066 on February 19, 1941(Timeline 6). The Executive Order declared that all people of Japanese ancestry were to be sent to internment camps away from the west coast( Timeline 6). The West coast had many military bases, and other places important to the war effort(Newsreel). With this information it can be can concluded that placing the Japanese people in the internment camps was unjustified. The internment of the Japanese was unjustified because The Germans and Italians were not sent to the internment camps as well, most of the Japanese

The attack on Pearl Harbor is known today as a horrible event brought on by revenge and Japan’s need for control. This event is one of the single most important events in American history proving that the Japanese armed services may have been strategically stronger and more powerful at one time. The United States was not involved in WWII; that began with Germany invading Poland. The attack on Pearl Harbor, however, led to the United States’ involvement in World War II. It also brought with it the invention of the atomic bomb, one of the world’s deadliest weapons.

In 1945, the United States had declared war on Japan after they had attacked Pearl Harbor. Since Japan was an island, the U.S. wouldn’t be able to directly attack them. It was too far away for an air raid and naval raids would be too predictable and wouldn’t work. So, the United States had to think of a way to attack the Japanese. They decided that since the Japanese were still fighting against other countries, they could attack the smaller islands surrounding Japan. The U.S. thought that these islands would be less defended by the Japanese. The United States felt like they could use these islands to provide a strong area for attacks on the Japanese mainland. This counter-offensive attack was known as the island hopping campaign. The United States were led by Admiral Chester W. Nimitz and Douglas MacArthur. An island that the U.S. was strongly looking at was Iwo Jima. Iwo Jima already had 3 airstrips on it, so they saw it as the perfect place to attack.

Pearl Harbor came unexpected across Pacific against the U.S. and British territories--Hong Kong, Guam, Wake, Midway, the Philippines, and Malaya. On December 7, 1941, hundreds of Japanese planes attacked a U.S. Naval Base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. More than 2,400 Americans were killed, as well as destroying or damaging more than 100 planes and eight Navy battleships. The immediate national anger against the nature of the treachery slowly gave way to the deeper realization that Pearl Harbor was a turning point in national history. The first realization struck immediately that the safety and security of the country behind two oceans was a thing of the past.

Sometimes a battle is more than just a fight between two opposing forces, as it can be a turning point in history. On December 7, 1941, the United States was in a state of shock as Japan decided to launch an attack on the naval base of Pearl Harbor. It was completely unexpected as many sailors thought the attack was just a drill, but in the end, it resulted in many casualties. Japan’s decision to attack Pearl Harbor was a mistake because the United States declared war on Japan the day after the attack. The United States decision to join World War II was a major support to the Allies, as it eventually led to the defeat of the Axis powers. Thus, the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor was a turning point in history as it brought a nation

December 7, 1941 the Imperial Japanese Navy did an aerial surprise attack on Pearl Harbor the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor, in the U. S Territory of Hawaii, on the morning of December 7, 1941. This air attack was simultaneous 353 Japanese fighter planes, bombers, and torpedo planes in two waves. Flew low and swiftly threw the harbor The direct result was more than 2,400 American servicemen were killed and over a 1,000 wounded the direct actions of this event lead the U.S. into WWII. The following day president Franklin D. Roosevelt declared war on Japan. “A date that will live in infamy” This was a day that our country wishes to never live again. The attack happened in Hawaii at the Naval Military base. Pearl Harbor was attacked by Japanese planes piloted kamikaze mission was a relentless destroying and doing as much damage as possible over the entire island not just military bases but residential as well dropping low and high attitude bombs. before eventually the ran out of ammo or and crashed their plane into a ship or anything that could be damaged these were call Kamikaze pilots they were men that began an assault on US forces stationed in the Philippines. General Douglas MacArthur had failed to gather intel to the men on board the ships and returning air team to return fire for this attack. The Japanese aircraft destroyed much of USA Air Force that was at the hanger. The Japanese main target the aircraft ship with all the planes was out at sea

The surprise attack on Pearl Harbor December 7, 1941 was a day that all Americans will remember. It was a day that showed us we were not invincible, we could be struck on our home soil and it scared and demoralized the people of the United States. In an effort to combat that loss of moral and show the Japanese people that they were just as susceptible, President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued a directive to attack Japan as soon as possible.1 Of the options presented the course of action decided upon would use the Army Air Force and the Navy. Their mission would be to deliver bombers modified to take off from carrier vessels within striking distance of Japan. Then the bombers would launch, fly to, and bomb the cities of Tokyo and Nagoya.2 This mission would come to be known as the Doolittle raid, named for Lieutenant Colonel James "Jimmy" Doolittle, who planned the mission.3 He was selected by Gen. Henry H. Arnold, Chief of Staff of the Army Air Forces.4

Japan’s emperor had his mind set on expanding his country through the South Pacific. He was halted and stopped by America’s vast amount of ships, which blocked their progress and way. By this, mayhem started. On December 7, 1941, the first aerial attack on America occurred. Japan flew across the Pacific Ocean, over Pearl Harbor, in the early morning. Bombs began to fall from the sky and started to cause havoc of the Americans located there. The battle lasted several hours, and many citizens died. Around two-thousand and four hundred people were killed, leaving another thousand wounded. Along with the deaths, about seventeen ships and 5 battleships were destroyed. Following the surprise attack from the Japanese, President Roosevelt called for a state of emergency. The next day, December 8, 1941, America declared war on Japan. America was seeking for a way of revenge on Japan. Before the

On December 7, 1941, Japanese forces executed a surprise attack on a naval base stationed in Honolulu, Hawaii. The Japanese were able to destroy American naval supplies including vessels, battleships, and airplanes. As a result of the attack, more than 2,000 Americans were killed some of which were soldiers and civilians, and at least 1,000 were injured. The attack was planned perfectly for they attacked early on a Sunday morning, which caught the people in Honolulu, Hawaii off guard. The Japanese were able to carry out their attack on the United States because of various spies, their interference with American technology, and the secrecy of their strategies. The attack led to Franklin D. Roosevelt announcing that the position of the United States would be changing from a neutral nation to an allied force.