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PEARL HARBOR. The day that will live in infamy. THE PLACE. OAHU, HI. PEARL HARBOR. THE TIME. At the beginning of World War II December 7, 1941 - the attack began at 7:55. THE REASONS. Japan joined the Axis Nations US trade embargo on Japan was hurting their economy
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PEARL HARBOR The day that will live in infamy
THE PLACE OAHU, HI PEARL HARBOR
THE TIME • At the beginning of World War II • December 7, 1941 - the attack began at 7:55
THE REASONS • Japan joined the Axis Nations • US trade embargo on Japan was hurting their economy • Wanted the US to be scared and stay out of the war • Wanted to be a world power
THE PROBLEMS WITH THE ATTACK - FOR THE US • “All eggs in one basket!” • Surprise attack from “unknown” enemy • Too many assumptions • Bad timing for inspections and transportation • Poor communication • Panic
THE PROBLEMS WITH THE ATTACK -FOR JAPAN • Gave up the third attack • Smoke • Three main targets were absent • Overestimated the emotional factor
THE STATISTICS • Japan used 105 high-flying bombers, 135 dive-bombers, and 81 fighter planes • The attack took two hours • 18 warships, 188 aircraft and 2,403 men were lost • December 8, 1941 - declaration of war