Japan's Attack on Pearl Harbor
On the dawn of the 7th of December 1941, the unfolding of the strategic surprise attack on Pearl Harbor which had been planned in secrecy several months in advance by the empire of Japan took place and was known and remembered by many as the day of infamy (Franklin D. Roosevelt, December 7th 1941). The surprise attack executed by the Japanese military code named Kido Butai on Pearl Harbor resulted in many casualties to both the Japanese and American forces. Most importantly the accomplishment of Japans main goal of destroying the possible threat of the United States pacific fleet. Although the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor was extremely successful,
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The attack on Pearl Harbor was planned out very well by the Japanese, due to knowing that the American ships were in port on Sunday the 7th of December 1941 and also where each ship was located. The Japanese pilots had maps, photos and models of the bay so they would be prepared and also able to distinguish their main targets. At the time of the attack the Japanese infantry advanced in two separate striking forces. The attack consisted of over three hundred Japanese planes all six of Japan's first-line aircraft carriers, Akagi, Kaga, Soryu, Hiryu, Shokaku, Zuikaku and also many fast battleships, torpedo bombers, destroyers, submarine and midget sub's.
In the early morning of December 7th 1941 at approximately 7:55am the leader Mitsuo Fuchida led the first attack wave to Pearl Harbor. The first strike force consisted of 180 aircraft
, included torpedo bombers, high level bombers and fighters. The unprepared and unsuspecting American military on Oahu had little or no warning about the attack and were very surprised and shocked when they heard the loud noises of the Japanese planes. Not long after the first raid at approximately 8:45am a second strike force of Japanese infantry reached
By the early morning of December 7, 1941 the Japanese Naval force led by Admiral Nagumo had parked his fleet of 6 aircraft carriers 230 nautical miles off the north coast of the Hawaiian Islands completely undetected. The fleet had approximately 423 aircraft with a final destination of Pearl Harbor. At 600 a.m. the first wave of 180 aircraft were launch to attach the sleeping Hawaiian bay. At 702 a.m. an Army radar station sights the aircraft inbound and report to their direct officer who is aware of a squadron of B-17’s due in from the west coast and write off the sighting am friendly forces. This was the first of many mistakes that would become evident within the hour.
On November 26, 1941, the Japanese Task Force comprised of six aircraft carriers. A support force, which included two battleships, three cruisers, nine destroyers, three submarines, escorted it and eight oil supply ships, began their trek to Hawaii. They must travel four thousand miles across open sea and remain undetected by the UNITED STATES Forces. (Wisniewski 20) The UNITED STATES Military knew a surprise attack by Japan was possible and they thought they were prepared. Adm. Husband E. Kimmel and Lt. Gen. Walter C. Short, the commanders of the UNITED STATES Naval and Army forces in Hawaii, respectively, had regularly scheduled training exercises and had taken many precautions to avert disaster. (Pearl Harbor’s History, Filmstrip)
The attack on Pearl Harbor was a tragic event which occurred on December 7, 1941. As some call it, this was the awakening of the sleeping giant. World War 2 had already started and the US had attempted to stay neutral but as Japan dropped bombs over the island of Oahu on the US naval base the US was sent straight into war. Japan was upset and angry and the US for the things they have been doing lately so they finally got tired of it and they dropped bombs on Pearl Harbor.
December 7th, 1941. This was the date of one of the most important attacks on the United States in the history of America. This was the date of the Japanese attack on the American naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The attack on the naval base at Pearl Harbor was the last straw that led to the United States joining World War II as part of the Allied Power. The bombing was in reaction to many economic sanctions that were placed on Japan, so the bombing was not just to make the United States mad. We can see many reasons as to why Japan would bomb Pearl Harbor.
At 7:02 a.m december 7th, 1941 Japan attacked Pearl Harbor. Japan declared war and had two different ways to attack Pearl Harbor. Japan, mostly attacks battleships, carriers, cruisers, and airfields. (Pearl Harbor The Bombs of the Second Wave WWII Hawaii.”)(“Pearl Harbor bombed”) They also invaded airfield throughout
On December 7th, 1941 Japan attacked Pearl Harbor. Japan declared war and had two different ways to attacked Pearl Harbor. Japan mostly attack battleships, carriers, cruisers, and airfields. (Pearl Harbor The Bombs of the Second Wave WWII Hawaii.”) They also invaded airfield throughout Oahu. According to “Pearl Harbor The Bombs of the Second Wave WWII Hawaii.” writes that “However, they also attacked airfields throughout Oahu to destroy the fighters at Wheeler Air Force Base and
“A date which will live in infamy” . This is a quote said to congress by the Commander- in- Chief Franklin Roosevelt. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor Roosevelt asked congress to declare war on Japan. Pearl Harbor was a surprise to the United States, a great plan to the Japanese Empire, and a gateway to World War II. The attack on Pearl Harbor took a toll on countries all over the world. That day in 1941 has been and forever will be the most infamous act of the Japanese Empire.
but they were unsure of when the attack would happen, and did not know that
The day Pearl Harbor was attacked was December 7th 1941, or better know as the day of infamy. In this paper we are going to outline the attack on Pearl Harbor, why it was attacked, how it was attacked, and the effects of the attack.
“A date which will live in infamy” a quote from President Franklin Roosevelt, the president during the attack, infamy means being well known for something bad or having a bad quality. That's exactly what the attack on Pearl Harbor was, it was awful and will be remembered for being very tragic. The attack took place on December 7, 1941. Pearl Harbor was a U.S naval base in Hawaii, more specifically the island of Oahu. The attackers were the Japanese, the American soldiers knew this because when they started flying overhead they could see the “rising sun” flag on the bottom sides of the plane's wings. The attack is a major reason that the U.S entered WWII.
The day of the Pearl Harbor attack there were a total of 2,335 military personnel killed . The day of the attack happened on December 7, 1941 . The Japanese aircraft struck the territory of Hawaii . Also in less than two hours they attacked the Hawaiian Air force . There were three types of aircraft to attack Pearl Harbor that the Japanese used. The Japanese used aircraft, and dive bombers to attack. The attack ended that day December 7, 1941. Pearl Harbor had to use rocks, and pistols in defense in the attack . The Japanese were very successful in the attack because it was well planned, and unexpected. The American position on World War II changed within a matter of hours because they were not ready for the attack. There were many
December 7, 1941 the day that will forever live is history. On Sunday, December 7, 1941 at 7:55 a.m. the Japanese attacked the United States without warning. The attack lasted 110 minutes. The Japanese launched their airplanes in two waves. The first wave struck Pearl Harbor at 7:55 a.m. The second wave reached Pearl Harbor around 8:40 a.m. It was a devastating attack for the United States, nearly 20 naval vessels were destroyed, 300 airplanes, 2,335 U.S. servicemen were killed, and 1,143 were wounded. Up until that the attach America had stayed out of the war but the attack on Pearl Harbor awoke the “Sleeping Giant” The following day President Franklin D. Roosevelt declared war on Japan.
This included Hawaii, the Philippines, Wake Island, Guam, Malaya, Thailand, Hong Kong, and the Midway. In one sweep, they could secure desperately needed resources, discourage foreign interference and cripple America’s increasing military strength in the Pacific. Pearl Harbor alone, Japan had sent 30 included the six aircrafts previously mentioned. There was a separate force of submarines tasked with sinking any american ships that were planning on trying to escape the harbor. The top secret japanese fleet set sail on November 26th 1941, and by avoiding shipping lanes, moved into position without being spotted.Shortly after 8:00 in the morning on December 7th 1941. 181 planes arrived over the island of Oahu, targeting the military airfields first. Before the U.S planes could get off the ground to defend the harbor. Hundreds of aircraft, lined up in a row like sitting ducks, were damaged or destroyed. Next the Japanese unleashed their fury against Battleship row hitting all seven ships at anchor there. As the first wave of planes departed the leader of the Japanese strike force sent back a pre-arranged message which said,
At 0755 the first Japanese dive bombers appeared over Hickam Field as well as Ford Island with seconds between the two. Enemy torpedo planes and dive bombers swung in from various sectors to concentrate their attack on the heavy ships moored in Pearl Harbor. This was the beginning on the attack which would last for several hours destroying much of the Navy’s Pacific Fleet. The Empire of Japan surprised the US with the intention of crippling the country’s defenses, destroy the Pacific Fleet. Crippling America so they wouldn’t be able to fight back as Japan’s armed forces spread across the South Pacific. On December 7, after months of planning and practice, the Japanese launched their attack. On this day we lost more than 2,500 people wounded at least 1,000 more. Of the ships 18 was lost and or damaged and the largest death toll was from the USS Arizona where half of the casualties occurred.
The bombing of pearl harbor by Japanese military aircraft, occurred December 7, 1941, on a Sunday morning around 8am, a day that would forever live in infamy as stated by President