Pearl Harbor

World War Two was well under way when the Japanese bombed Pearl Habour. It came as a shock to many and is a very reminiscent incident. The event that took place on December 7, 1941 has and always will be a very significant event in American and world history. It shaped the way of the war and left a huge impact on society. Just the name Pearl Harbor brings to mind the infamous day when the United States were forced into World War Two.

During the 20’s Japan suffered greatly due to industrial overcapacity and increased competeion in Asia. Japan was left struggling to get back on top and was desperate for ecomonic growth. Also, there was a shortage of foreign food supplies to keep up with their growing population. And, with the Depression in 1931, this desolate country took a major blow, especially in terms of their trading economy. Japan was left with little and was forced to acquire new resources from China. Although times were bad in Japan, they were motivated by their quest for supremecy.

In 1931 The Japanese Imperial Army invaded Manchuria and set up a puppet state, Manchuko. The League of Nations comdemned this attack and Japan replied by withdrawing from the League.

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At 7:30, 170 more planes took off for their 90 min fligth to Pearl Habour. They were released in the early morning and sat at the bottom until the battle began. One country was left in victory and the other in turmoil. December 7 1941 lives in peoples minds as “The Day of Infamy,” but really it is the day changed the course of history and the world as we knew it. government issued a total trade embargo. It was hoped to take the emeny by surprise.

Prior to the Attack

On November 26, the Japanese fleet left home on their journey to Hawaii. At 6:00am, 183 planes launched all within fifteen minutes and only two failed to get into the air.

Summary

There are many opinions of the actual outcome of the Pearl Harbor attack.

Although the Americans remained neutral for the first part of the war, the Japanese had forced them in. Their 4000 mile trip would take 12 days and would prove quite difficult. The mini-subs were then picked up at night by the mother-subs.

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