PEARL HARBOR The day that will live in infamy

THE PLACE

THE TIME  At the beginning of World War II  December 7, the attack began at 7:55  At the beginning of World War II  December 7, 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  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  “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  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, declaration of war  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, declaration of war