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PEARL HARBOR The day that will live in infamy
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THE PLACE
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THE TIME At the beginning of World War II December 7, 1941 - the attack began at 7:55 At the beginning of World War II December 7, 1941 - the attack began at 7:55
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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
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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
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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
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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 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
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